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Steel: Russia will dominate the Black Sea market in Q1
With Ukraine's steel production infrastructure destroyed, stopped or under Russian control, the Black Sea export market is unlikely to return to prewar patterns anytime soon, and prices in the region will predominantly reflect Russian exports for the foreseeable...
Coal: China close to lifting two-year ban on Australian imports
Several market sources said on Jan. 4 that China is close to lifting an unofficial ban of more than two years on imports of Australian thermal and coking coal for its power and steel plants, as the country seeks to expand its supply origins and reduce disruptions in...
Copper: Chile’s mining royalties bill progresses after approval
Chile's congressional committee on Wednesday approved a controversial mining royalties bill, bringing it closer to final approval as part of the government's sweeping tax reform. The proposal, strongly criticized by the industry, was introduced in mid-2022 by the...
Manganese: the battery market could be in deficit by 2024
The high-purity manganese market could go into deficit as early as 2024. An essential component of the steelmaking process, manganese has played an increasing role in the battery market. The metal sulfate is an important stabilizing ingredient in battery cathodes...