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Alacero’s Warning: Latin America Is Not Ready to Defend Itself from the Wave of Chinese Steel
A new and detailed report from the Latin American Steel Association (Alacero) issues a warning that sounds like an ultimatum: Latin America risks being left defenseless in the face of soaring steel exports from China. The trade protection measures adopted so far—slow,...
France Ignites Steel Debate: National Assembly Approves Nationalization of Arcelormittal France
On the night between Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025, French politics marked a symbolic shift that could redefine the future of steel in the country. The National Assembly—the lower house of Parliament—approved a bill to nationalize ArcelorMittal...
China Increases Copper Scrap Imports: A New Global Geography of Supplies
China continues to expand its global map of copper scrap sources. October imports, according to the latest customs data, show another significant increase, driven by a complex international context and growing domestic attention to the recycling supply chain. With one...
Base Metals Down at the SHFE, With Zinc and Lead Bucking the Trend
The morning of Tuesday, December 2nd, opened with a cautious mood on the base metals markets at the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). Nearly all major prices headed lower, while only zinc and lead managed to buck the trend, supported by stronger market dynamics than...