Loading
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...
The Joint Venture between Baosteel, Baowu Aluminium and Kobe Steel: Another Move to Dominate the Chinese Automotive Industry?
The European Commission (EC) recently gave the go-ahead to the formation of a joint venture between Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel), Baowu Aluminium and Kobe Steel (Kobelco), in accordance with the EU Merger Regulation. However, although the approval does not...