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Boliden Toward Acquisition of Two European Mines from Lundin Mining: Strategic Opportunities for the Zinc Market
Sweden's Boliden AB is nearing the closing of a major deal to acquire two European mines owned by Canada's Lundin Mining Corp. according to sources close to the negotiations. The two companies are in advanced stages of negotiations, but there is still no certainty of...
China: Aluminum Production Up in October amid Solid Demand and Volatile Prices
In October 2024, China's primary aluminum production grew significantly compared to the same period last year, confirming Beijing's role as the world's leading producer. According to data published by China's National Bureau of Statistics, China produced 3.72 million...
Ukraine 2024: Bauxite Imports in Strong Growth Despite Geopolitical Crisis
In 2024, Ukraine recorded significant growth in imports of aluminum ore and bauxite concentrate, showing a 46.8 percent year-on-year increase in the first ten months of the year. From January to October, the total volume of imports reached an extraordinary 19,842...
Automotive Sector: Outlook for U.S. Appears Mixed
The outlook for the U.S. automotive market appears mixed, aided by a number of challenging factors.These include the election of Donald Trump as president, which could result in the introduction of new tariffs, and the announcement of possible production cuts by...