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U.S. bauxite imports: a seesaw trend in 2024
In the third quarter of 2024, U.S. imports of crude and dry bauxite continued to grow compared to previous quarters, driven in particular by increased supplies from Turkey. However, this increase was not enough to offset the overall decline seen in the first nine...
Battle for steel: Metinvest partially suspends operations at Pokrovsk mine
The war in Ukraine continues to severely affect the domestic steel industry. Recently, Metinvest BV, the country's largest steel producer, announced the partial suspension of operations at its coking coal mine located near Pokrovsk, the only site in the country...
ECB cuts interest rates for fourth time in 2024: a look at strategy and economic outlook
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced another interest rate cut, the fourth this year, leaving open the possibility of further action in the near future. This decision reflects the need to support a still-weak European economy and ensure that...
Recycled aluminum: the solid energy of Europe’s future
In a Europe aiming for sustainability and energy autonomy, recycled aluminum is emerging as a strategic and indispensable opportunity. George Karkampasis, director of Circular Economy and Raw Materials at European Aluminium, recently stressed the urgency of retaining...