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Tariffs and Metal Prices Pressure the US Auto Industry
The core market for metals used by the automotive industry showed a period of stability in early August. Behind this seemingly marginal change lies a very complex picture: the US automotive sector is experiencing significant instability due to the impact of metal...
Chinese Nickel Pig Iron Prices Rise in Mid-August
Nickel pig iron (NPI) prices in China broadened upward in the week ending Friday, August 15, supported by increased restocking demand ahead of the traditional peak season and growing optimism among market participants. This was revealed by several industry sources...
African Rainbow Minerals Increases Stake in Surge Copper
South Africa-based African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has increased its stake in Canadian junior Surge Copper by purchasing an additional 6.46% of the capital, equivalent to approximately 25.78 million shares. The shares were...
Agreement on a Global Treaty Against Plastic Pollution Fails
After ten days of intense negotiations, from August 5 to 15, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, international delegates failed to reach an agreement to establish a binding treaty on plastic pollution. Despite growing awareness of the devastating effects of...