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Steel Rebar and Special Market in Italy: Challenges and Prospects
The steel market in Italy, with particular reference to steel rebar and special long steels, continues to be characterized by weak demand and price uncertainties. Difficulties in the construction sector, a general slowdown in the European economy and instability in...
Growth in Demand for Aluminum in North America
In the first half of 2024, demand for aluminum in North America (U.S. and Canada) increased significantly, marking a growth of 5.2 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. This increase is highlighted by the Aluminum Association's Aluminum Situation...
The Steel Market in the Automotive Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
In recent months, the automotive sector has shown a weak backdrop with the disruption of the strike at ports on the U.S. East Coast having little impact on the automotive industry. However, the industry may soon face new pressures due to reduced steel production...
Silicon Metal: The Key to the Future of Batteries for Electric Vehicles
The use of silicon metal in electric vehicle (EV) batteries is emerging as an innovative solution to lower the overall costs of these vehicles and make them more affordable. According to Marco Levi, CEO of Ferroglobe, one of the world's largest silicon producers, this...