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Global Trade Under Pressure: The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Shakes Transport And Logistics
In recent days, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategic passages for global trade, has dramatically declined. For more than a week and a half, only very few vessels have crossed this critical maritime corridor following the escalation...
The Collapse Of The Rubaya Mine And The Shock In The Tantalum Market
The tragic collapse of the artisanal coltan mine in Rubaya, in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which occurred on March 3, had an immediate impact on global technology raw material markets. The accident, which follows a previous disaster that occurred...
The Tungsten Market Between Global Tensions And Limited Supply
The global tungsten market is currently experiencing a phase of high volatility, characterized by rising prices and persistent difficulties in securing available material. According to assessments by Commodity Evolution, the price of ammonium paratungstate (APT) – one...
The European Low-Carbon Aluminium Market Between Geopolitical Tensions And Limited Supply
The European market for low-carbon aluminium showed mixed dynamics in the week ending March 6. While upcharges for low-carbon primary aluminium P1020A recorded a moderate increase, other segments of the value chain – such as billet and value-added products – remained...