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Italy Toward a Return to Nuclear Energy: An Ambitious Plan to Decarbonize the Future
Nearly 40 years after the ban on nuclear power, Italy is preparing to welcome the technology back as an integral part of its energy mix. This was announced by Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin in an interview published by the business daily Il Sole 24 Ore. The...
Exports of Aluminum Extrusions to China: Impacts of Tax Reform and Market Changes
Exports of aluminum extrusions from China dropped dramatically in December 2024. According to customs data, the total export volume was 74,100 tons, down 40.04 percent month-on-month (M-o-M) and 16.58 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). This significant reduction was mainly...
The European Steel Industry and the Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Challenges and Outlook
As the implementation of the Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) approaches, scheduled for 2026, the European Steel Association (Eurofer) has made a heartfelt call for “significant improvements” to the system. In a Jan. 22 statement, the association stressed the...
Aluminum Market in Asia: Japanese Premium Increases and Future Outlook
The primary aluminum market is experiencing significant premium increases in the Asian region, driven by a combination of factors related to supply, production costs, and geopolitical dynamics. On Jan. 21, the premium for imported primary aluminum for the first...