


Current Situation and Prospects of the Steel Market in Italy: Between Recovery and Geopolitical Uncertainties
The first month of 2025 closed with still unsatisfactory results for flat carbon steel service centers, both in terms of volumes traded and profitability. However, some signs of recovery point to a possible turnaround in the coming months. One positive element is...
The Impact of Chinese Restrictions on Tungsten Exports: An Industry in Turmoil
The global mining and manufacturing sector has been rocked by China's announcement regarding new restrictions on exports of tungsten, a key strategic metal for the defense industry and technology manufacturing. Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries Inc. said his...
Trump Announces New 25% Duties on Steel and Aluminum: A Further Escalation of His Trade Policy
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will announce new duties of 25 percent on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States on Monday. These new duties will be in addition to the existing ones, representing a further escalation of his trade policy...
Japan’s Aluminum Industry in 2024: Between Increasing Imports and Declining Domestic Demand
The year 2024 was a year of sharp contrasts for the aluminum industry in Japan. On the one hand, primary aluminum imports grew by 1.9 percent to 1.05 million tons. On the other, domestic demand continued to decline, with key sectors such as construction and automotive...