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Copper, Antofagasta Focuses on Mines: “New Smelters in Consumer Countries, Not Necessarily Producing Countries”
A contradiction is becoming increasingly pronounced in the global copper market: the capacity to smelt and refine the metal is growing, especially in Asia, while available concentrates are not increasing at the same pace. During the London Metal Exchange seminar on...
Heavy Plate In Europe: Stable Prices, Weak Demand And CBAM Restraining Imports
The European heavy plate market is going through a phase of apparent stability. In the week ended October 15, 2026, quotations showed negligible changes, but behind the unmoving price lists are limited orders, compressed industrial margins and growing caution...
European industry, €3.4 billion for 77 projects: Brussels accelerates on green steel and critical raw materials
The European Union is putting €3.4 billion on the table to support 77 low-emission industrial projects in 23 countries of the European Economic Area. From steelmaking to critical raw materials, from battery plants to carbon capture, the new Innovation Fund round seeks...
HRC Coils, Europe And The United States Follow Two Different Markets: Stable Prices In Italy, Increases In The Midwest
The hot-rolled coil (HRC) market is going through a phase of clear divergence between the two sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, quotations ended the week of October 16, 2026 without changes, held back by sluggish demand, while in Italy material availability is limited...