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Global Trade Under Pressure: The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Shakes Transport And Logistics
In recent days, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategic passages for global trade, has dramatically declined. For more than a week and a half, only very few vessels have crossed this critical maritime corridor following the escalation...
The Collapse Of The Rubaya Mine And The Shock In The Tantalum Market
The tragic collapse of the artisanal coltan mine in Rubaya, in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which occurred on March 3, had an immediate impact on global technology raw material markets. The accident, which follows a previous disaster that occurred...
Asian Base Metals Markets Between Caution And Volatility
The morning trading session on March 11 at the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed a mixed picture for base metals, with differentiated movements among the main contracts and a particularly strong performance for aluminium. At 10:30am Shanghai time, compared with...
The Tungsten Market Between Global Tensions And Limited Supply
The global tungsten market is currently experiencing a phase of high volatility, characterized by rising prices and persistent difficulties in securing available material. According to assessments by Commodity Evolution, the price of ammonium paratungstate (APT) – one...