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Alumina: European production increased in May
Data published by the International Aluminium Institute showed that alumina production in Europe (including Russia) increased in May compared to the previous month, but decreased compared to the previous year's total production. The IAI said that European production...
High prices keep industrial gas use in Europe in check
Gas consumption in Europe has decreased by 10-15% compared to the decade before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, due to high prices that impose severe cuts, especially on energy-intensive industries. According to Eurostat data, in the first five months of 2023, the total...
Aluminium: Indian-origin metal in the LME fell in June
Traders and consumers looking for alternatives to Russian aluminium caused available stocks of Indian origin metal in London Metal Exchange-approved warehouses to fall to 18% of the total in June from over 50% in January. The percentages calculated by Reuters refer to...
Stainless Steel: global production decreased by 5% in the first quarter of this year
According to preliminary data released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), global production of raw stainless steel in the first quarter of this year was 13.66 mln mt, down 0.3% quarter on quarter and by 5% on an annual basis. According to ISSF data,...