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The Ferrous Scrap Market in 2024: Global Dynamics and Future Prospects
The global scrap metal market is going through a phase of change in 2024, with divergent trends characterizing the major players in the industry. The October 2024 quarterly report published by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) provides an overview of supply...
Black Swan Events and Their Impact on Metal Markets: How Companies Can Prepare for the Unexpected
In the world of industrial metals supply, unpredictable and extraordinary events known as ‘Black Swan Events’ can have a devastating impact, forcing companies to respond quickly to protect their business and ensure business continuity. These events, often...
The European Union and Russian Aluminium: Between Geopolitical Pressures and Climate Targets
In recent years, geopolitical tensions have radically transformed the European Union’s (EU) approach to primary aluminium imports from Russia. Although there are currently no formal sanctions on Russian aluminium, with the exception of the previous ban on the...
Optimistic Copper Forecast for the end of 2024
Intervention by our Head of Studies Giacomo Tulino in Il Sole 24 Ore Plus of 14 September 2024. Copper continues to be a crucial player in global markets, especially in the context of energy transition and technological development. After a 2024 characterised by a...