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Base Metals Rise in Shanghai: Nickel Leads Recovery
The week ended with a sign of widespread strength for base metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). In the morning session on Friday, December 19th, all major commodities in the sector recorded gains, in a market environment that appears increasingly sensitive...
Korea Zinc Bets on the United States: America’s Only Zinc Smelter Revived
The United States is preparing to significantly strengthen its industrial and strategic autonomy in the nonferrous metals sector. Korea Zinc, one of the largest global metallurgical groups, has announced a $7.4 billion investment to revitalize and expand the country's...
Chromium Ore and Alloys: Global Markets in a Precarious Balance
The global chromium market, including ore and ferroalloys, appears stable in mid-December, but this is underpinned by regional tensions, regulatory uncertainties, and conflicting demand signals. From China to Europe, via the United States and East Asia, the sector is...
November Marks a Turning Point for Italian Steel
November represents a turning point for the Italian steel industry. After four consecutive months of growth, domestic steel production returned to negative territory, recording a 2.8% decline year-over-year. This reversal interrupts the rebound observed between July...