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World crude steel production: trends and outlook for October 2024
The global steel industry, a key element in economic and infrastructure development, saw a dynamic October with varying results among different regions of the world. According to data released by the World Steel Association (worldsteel), global crude steel production...
Piombino at the centre of the green steel revolution: agreement between Metinvest and the Italian government
The city of Piombino, with a long industrial tradition, is preparing to become the beating heart of an ambitious green steel project. Thanks to an agreement signed between the Italian government and the Ukrainian giant Metinvest, a new state-of-the-art steel plant...
Trafigura and the lead market: profitable business at the LME warehouses in Singapore
In recent days, commodities giant Trafigura has been moving significant quantities of lead in warehouses registered at the London Metal Exchange (LME) in Singapore. According to anonymous sources close to the matter, the operation is linked to particularly lucrative...
European aluminium alloy ingot market: automotive crisis and economic impacts in Germany and Turkey
The European aluminium alloy ingot market is facing a critical phase, characterised by significant price depreciation. Germany and Turkey, two major players in this segment, are contributing decisively to this downturn, mainly due to economic difficulties and the...