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Scrap and Cast Iron Markets: November between Oscillations, Crisis and Future Prospects
The month of November highlighted complex and often conflicting dynamics in the ferrous scrap and pig iron markets, both domestically and internationally. With a backdrop of economic and production instability, the industry is facing challenges related to declining...
Saudi Arabia: an Evolving Kingdom Toward the Future of Energy and Mineral Resources
Saudi Arabia is at the center of a strategic transformation, aiming to consolidate its energy dominance not only through oil but also through the development of its mineral resources. This development is not only a response to the global transition to a greener...
The Future of the Cobre Panamá Mine: Between Economic Development and Environmental Responsibility
A recent national survey conducted in Panama revealed a heated debate on the possible reopening of First Quantum Minerals' Cobre Panamá copper mine. This US$6.5 billion facility has been closed for over a year following a presidential decree. The survey, commissioned...
Decline of Aluminium Can Recycling in the US: A Crucial Challenge for the Future
A recent study conducted by the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) revealed a worrying decline in the recycling rate of aluminium cans in the United States. In the 1990s, the average rate was around 52%, whereas by 2023, it had dropped to...