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The Democratic Republic Of Congo Includes Lithium Among Strategic Minerals: More Royalties, More Costs And New Uncertainties For Future Supply
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to include lithium in its list of strategic minerals, alongside tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earth elements. This is a decision that, while having limited impact on the spot market in the short term, could...
Steel Tubes In Italy: Market Slowing, Flat Demand And Prices Waiting For The New EU Framework
The Italian steel tube market is going through a phase of evident slowdown. Demand remains flat, purchases are limited and operators are looking at June as a possible last useful moment to see a minimum of activity before the summer break. The general climate is...
Chinese Gallium Under Pressure: Abundant Supply, Weak Demand And New Chemical Rules Restrain The Market
The Chinese gallium market remained weak in the week ended Friday May 29, weighed down by a still fragile fundamental picture. Supply remains abundant, downstream demand shows no convincing signs of recovery and buyers continue to limit purchases to immediate needs....
US Pig Iron Waiting: Quiet Market, Indian Cargoes And Prices At Highs Since May 2023
The US steelmaking pig iron market remained substantially quiet in the early June phase, with few relevant movements outside some operations linked to India-origin cargoes. Operators described a prudent market, in which buyers and importers prefer to wait for clearer...