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Latin America: Struggles and Challenges between Artisanal Miners and Large Producers
The mining industry in Latin America, among the most important in the world, is experiencing a phase of sharp contrasts and change, oscillating between the pressure exerted by small-scale artisanal miners in Peru and the titanic efforts of giants such as Codelco in...
Zinc: Price Fluctuations Reflect an Increasingly Tense Market.
The dynamics of the zinc market, which is essential for galvanizing steel, are attracting increasing attention due to sharp price fluctuations, reflecting a growing tension along the production chain. The last week has seen a turbulent trend on the London Metal...
A crucial change in the global aluminum market: new rules from China and the possible repercussions
A recent development in the aluminum market, although widely reported, has so far been little understood in its magnitude. China's decision to abolish the 13 percent VAT refund for exported semi-finished aluminum and copper products, effective Dec. 1, could...
The Steel Industry and the Challenge of Energy Transition: A Lens on Global Giants
The world's major steel companies are struggling to make the transition to low-carbon production. A survey of 18 industry leaders reveals that some are almost entirely dependent on fossil fuels, hampering global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A...