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UK Metal Recycling: New Rules And Rising Compliance Costs
The UK metal recycling sector faces an immediate and significant regulatory change. The Environment Agency (EA) has established that exporters of “Green List” waste must register by February 26, 2026, marking the first phase of a broader reform of waste shipment...
Rio Tinto Focuses On Copper: Record Growth And Strategy For The Next Decade
Nearly a month after releasing its fourth-quarter 2025 results, Rio Tinto reaffirmed the strength of its operational performance and outlined an ambitious strategy for the future, with copper at the center of its growth plan. During the earnings presentation, the...
Asian Coking Coal: Ample Supply And Weak Sentiment
The Asian coking coal market experienced a clear slowdown on February 19, with limited trading activity and a cautious tone weighing on expectations. The availability of March-laycan Premium Hard Coking Coal (PHCC) cargoes was ample, contributing to downward pressure...
UK Ferrous Scrap: Rising Exports Amid Domestic Collapse And Shifting Global Balances
The United Kingdom exported nearly 8 million tonnes of ferrous scrap in 2025, marking another year-on-year increase in a context of sharp domestic demand weakness and a dramatic fall in national steel production. However, while overall volumes rose, the geography of...