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The growth of aluminum production in China: An analysis of September 2024
According to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's aluminum production experienced annual growth as of September 2024, driven by steady demand and favorable profit margins for producers. With a total production of 3.65 million tons of the light...
Copper Concentrate Processing and Refining Cost Pressures in China: Market Trends and Challenges in Q4/2024
In Q4/2024, copper concentrate (TC/RC) treatment and refining charges in China are expected to come under pressure due to increased demand resulting from growing smelting capacity and tightening concentrate supply. Industry dynamics point to a crucial period for...
Indonesia Towards a New Political and Economic Phase: The Legacy of Luhut Panjaitan and the Challenges of the Next Government
Ahead of the inauguration of Indonesia's new president, Jakarta is immersed in frantic negotiations to outline the composition of the government that will lead the country for the next five years. However, at this crucial moment of transition, one man has stayed out...
The Rise of Coal Production in China: An Overview of Output Growth and Safety Measures
Coal production in China increased 4.4 per cent year-on-year in September, according to data released by the statistics bureau on Friday. This increase comes after the completion of safety inspections initiated earlier this year, along with the restart of industrial...