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European Commission Shines the Spotlight on Aluminum Imports from China
From 1 July 2025, the European Commission has officially launched a procedure that could mark a turning point for the European aluminum industry. With the publication of Notice C/2025/3573 in the Official Journal of the European Union, the imminent expiry of the...
Landmark Reform In Chile: Faster Permits To Revive Mining And Energy
The Chilean Congress has approved a far-reaching legislative reform aimed at drastically reducing the approval times for mining and energy projects. With 93 votes in favor, 27 against and 17 abstentions, the new law represents a decisive step to incentivize investment...
Import Quotas Exceeded For Several Steel Products
According to the latest updates published by the European Commission, on the first day of the new EU quota period (1 July – 30 September), some import quotas were rapidly exceeded for several steel products. The countries involved are mainly Taiwan, India, Vietnam and...
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Extends Cobalt Export Ban: Targeting Balance, Not Deficit
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s largest cobalt producer, has decided to extend its ban on cobalt hydroxide exports for another three months, in the hope of restoring the balance between supply and demand to “healthier” levels. Raissa Kikunda,...