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What aspects to consider for metal trends in 2024
As 2024 approaches, the metals mining industry is on the brink of unprecedented changes and challenges. These challenges range from economic instability, environmental regulations and labour shortages to disruptive technological advances and increased market...
Nonferrous metals: do China’s strong metal imports suggest a rebound in the short term?
China’s appetite for base metal imports appears to be growing. In August, refined copper volumes reached a year-to-date monthly high and primary aluminum imports were the highest since November 2021. The increase in imports is due to an open arbitrage window...
Nickel: Glencore will stop financing its Koniambo mine
Glencore Plc said it will only continue to finance its Koniambo nickel mine until February, as the commodities giant has failed to make a profit from it for years. Glencore is one of the world's largest nickel producers, but its New Caledonia mine has been a constant...
Aurubis continues to expand its pioneering role in the production of certified metals through the ‘Copper Mark’
Aurubis, a leading global producer of multi-metals and one of the world’s largest copper recyclers, has now also successfully completed the Copper Mark certification process for its Olen site. After Pirdop, Hamburg and Lünen, the Belgian plant is the fourth site...
