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Incident At Garpenberg: Production Halt At A Key European Mine
A sudden incident has struck one of Europe’s main mining sites, abruptly interrupting operations. Swedish group Boliden announced the suspension of activities at its Garpenberg underground mine, following a rockfall that generated a pressure wave and injured six...
Steel Consumption In Europe: Signs Of Recovery Amid Structural Fragility
The European steel market is showing early signs of recovery, but remains far from full stabilization. In the third quarter of 2025, apparent steel consumption in the EU-27 reached 32 million tonnes, marking a 4.6% year-on-year increase. This rebound follows a decline...
Steel Production In China Declines: Weak Demand From Housing Sector
In the first two months of 2026, China’s steel industry recorded a significant slowdown, with a reduction in production levels compared with the same period last year. At the root of this trend is primarily the persistent weakness of the housing sector, traditionally...
Decline In Zinc Treatment Charges: Chinese Market Under Pressure
Spot treatment charges (TCs) for zinc concentrates imported into China recorded a sharp decline in the mid-March pricing session, reflecting a progressive tightening of global supply. According to Commodity Evolution, spot TCs cif China stood at $0-10 per tonne on...