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Italian Steel, Billet Imports At A Standstill And Slabs In Greater Demand: Former Ilva And CBAM Reshape Market Balances
The Italian steel semifinished products market is moving at two different speeds. Imported billets remain virtually at a standstill, held back by uncompetitive offers and limited buyer interest. Slabs, by contrast, continue to trade along Mediterranean routes,...
Mining And Critical Raw Materials, Transparency Changes Resource Deals: Billions Of Dollars At Stake For Governments
Transparency in the mining sector is no longer merely an exercise in publishing payments made by companies. It is becoming a concrete tool for renegotiating contracts, assessing licences, identifying potential fiscal losses and improving the distribution of benefits...
Base Metals In China, SHFE Prices Decline: Zinc Loses 1% As The Dollar Weighs On The Market
Base metals opened mostly lower on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. At 10:30 a.m. local time, four of the six main contracts under review were trading below Monday’s close. Zinc led the declines, losing 1%, while lead and nickel moved...
European Aluminium, Ingot Premiums Rise While Billets Remain Under Pressure: The Market Splits
The European aluminium market is moving at two different speeds. While premiums for primary P1020A ingots are strengthening again, supported by uncertainty over Canadian flows and the limited availability of certain grades, extrusion billets continue to lose ground...