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Mexican Aluminum Industry Faces Pressure from US Tariffs and Distancing from China
The Mexican aluminum industry is vigorously defending its attempts to reach an agreement with the United States, while gradually distancing itself from China. During the AluMexico conference, organized by the IMEDAL Institute in Monterrey from September 9th to 11th,...
Chinese Steel Production Rebounds in September After Temporary Cuts
Crude steel production among member plants of the China Iron & Steel Association (CISA) rebounded in the first ten days of September, after falling to its lowest levels in 2025 at the end of August. According to data released by the association on September 15,...
New US-China Trade Talks in Madrid: Tariffs, Volumes, and Impact on Freight Rates
The new round of trade talks between the United States and China began this week in Madrid, with a first glimmer of optimism linked to progress in the negotiations. According to several observers, an agreement on technology could be a good sign for broader discussions...
Cobalt Prices Rise Sharply Amid DRC Expectations and Supply Shortages
The cobalt market continued to post significant gains in the week ending Monday, September 15, with cobalt hydroxide prices hitting their highest levels since November 2022. Simultaneously, Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP), an increasingly used alternative to cobalt...