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Chinese Steel Industry Under Pressure: New Threats from US Tariffs and Challenges in the Global Market
China's steel industry is facing a critical moment, with the risk of new US tariffs that could severely affect its exports. According to a report published by Reuters, China's steel sector, already focused on exports due to weak domestic demand and overcapacity, could...
Indonesia and China: New $1.42 Billion Nickel Production Plant Focuses on Electric Vehicle Battery Sector
Indonesia, already at the centre of global nickel production, is aiming to strengthen its role in the supply chain of batteries for electric vehicles, and the new agreement between GEM Co., a Chinese battery metals producer, and Vale's Indonesian subsidiary is a...
The CBAM and the Challenges of the European Aluminium Sector: Between Opportunities and Competitiveness Risks
With the introduction of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the European aluminium industry is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the CBAM offers the possibility to protect the European market from carbon-intensive imports by rebalancing environmental...
Resumption of Copper Production in Chile: Codelco and Other Giants between Increases and Challenges
In September, Chile's copper mining sector showed signs of recovery, with Codelco, Chile's state-owned copper company, increasing its production by 5.2% year-on-year to a total of 123,100 tonnes. This increase is a positive sign for the Chilean mining industry, which...