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London, Hong Kong and the Future of Global Metals Trade: LME Toward a New Chapter
The London Metal Exchange (LME), one of the world's leading exchanges for industrial metals trading, is moving toward completing the process of approving Hong Kong as the new location for its global metals warehouse network. This strategic move aims to leverage Hong...
The Italian Scrap and Raw Materials Market for the Steel Industry: A Photograph of Late 2024
The monthly report of Assofermet, the Italian association of scrap, raw materials and steel distributors, offers a snapshot of the Italian market for scrap and raw materials used in the steel industry. December 2024 closed with a balanced market in terms of supply and...
Polyethylene Market: A Slow Start but with Prospects for Growth
In the first working week of the new year, the polyethylene market showed signs of sluggishness, typical of the post-holiday period. The long Christmas break has left both producers and processors in a waiting and watching phase, with little business activity....
The global zinc market: prospects between production surpluses and new demand dynamics
In 2025, the global zinc market is at a crossroads between immediate challenges and long-term growth prospects. Although prices started the year at $2,930 per ton, forecasts indicate an average contraction of 5.8 percent from 2024, with an estimated average price of...