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China’s Metallurgical Coal Imports Grow: Canada and the US Compensate for Mongolia’s Decline
In the first quarter of 2025, China imported 27.4 million tonnes of metallurgical coal, up 2 per cent from 26.9 million tonnes in the same period in 2024, according to the latest data from the General Administration of China Customs (GACC). Behind this seemingly...
China Tin Market On Hold: Resumption Of Activities In Myanmar, But Tepid Reaction.
Despite positive signs from Myanmar about the resumption of mining activities in the Wa State autonomous region, China's spot tin market remains surprisingly quiet and lacking momentum. According to market sources, the reaction of market participants has generally...
International Monetary Fund Warns: National Security Exceeds Costs In New Global Chains
The increasing fragmentation of the global trading system is leading more and more countries to prioritize national security over simple economic efficiency. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), national policies are redefining the priorities of global...
India Introduces a 12% Safeguard Duty On Flat Steel Products To Protect Domestic Industry
The Indian government has officially imposed a 12 percent safeguard duty on flat steel products, both alloyed and unalloyed, according to a notification from the Ministry of Finance published in the Official Gazette of India on April 21, 2025. The measure will be in...