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World Copper Mining Capacity Growth and the Future of the Industry (2024-2028)
Copper is one of the key raw materials for technological and industrial development globally. From infrastructure to emerging technologies such as electric vehicles, the demand for copper continues to grow. However, supply has not always matched this demand, with...
Steel Production in Italy: July Marks a New Contraction Phase
Steel production in Italy continued to suffer the consequences of a complex economic environment, recording a new decline of 3.9% in July compared to the same month last year. This drop, which brings monthly production to 1.7 million tonnes (Mt), is part of a negative...
Copper: Dawn of a Cycle or Beginning of a Decline? Prospects between the Chinese Crisis and Global Ambitions
The copper market, which has always been considered the thermometer of the global economy, is going through an unprecedented period of uncertainty. On Thursday, 8 August 2024, copper prices with a September expiry date attempted a modest rally, but failed to regain...
Zinc Prices: An In-Depth View
Looking at the 3-month LME zinc price chart, a key support emerges in the $2,630/mt area. This level corresponds to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement drawn from the rise from the mid-February 2024 lows. This support also coincides with the transit area of the 200-day...