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Europe, Coils and Billets: Between Expectations of Recovery and Still Stagnant Markets
The European hot-rolled coil market is experiencing an air of cautious optimism, fueled more by regulatory prospects than by any real improvement in demand. Producers are tightening their price demands, fueled by two factors that could reshape the balance in 2026: the...
Vanadium Prices Steady in Europe Amid Weak Demand and New EU Sanctions Against Russia
Vanadium prices in Europe remained stable on Friday, October 24, amid thin trading and weak demand, particularly in the alloys market. According to data from Commodity Evolution, the valuation of ferrovanadium (78% V min basis, 1st grade, ddp Western Europe) stood at...
Alumina Prices Decline: Pressure on Producers in Australia and China Amid Red Margins and Weak Demand
The global alumina market recorded a further decline in the week ending Thursday, October 23, with prices declining both FOB Australia and in the domestic Chinese market. According to data from Commodity Evolution, the FOB Australia index was valued at $316.34 per...
US Reshapes Global Critical Minerals Map: Australia Becomes New Rare Earth Pillar
As geopolitical tensions continue and vulnerabilities in the rare earth supply chain become increasingly apparent, the United States is quietly but decisively pursuing a global strategy to reshape access to critical minerals. The latest step in this direction is the...