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European Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) Market: Stable Prices and Rebound Prospects
The European Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) market has seen a relatively stable trend in recent days, despite attempts by steel mills to raise prices. On Oct. 9, HRC in Northern Europe stood at 536.00 euros/mt, down slightly from the previous day, but well below the levels...
Steel Rebar and Special Market in Italy: Challenges and Prospects
The steel market in Italy, with particular reference to steel rebar and special long steels, continues to be characterized by weak demand and price uncertainties. Difficulties in the construction sector, a general slowdown in the European economy and instability in...
Growth in Demand for Aluminum in North America
In the first half of 2024, demand for aluminum in North America (U.S. and Canada) increased significantly, marking a growth of 5.2 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. This increase is highlighted by the Aluminum Association's Aluminum Situation...
Silicon Metal: The Key to the Future of Batteries for Electric Vehicles
The use of silicon metal in electric vehicle (EV) batteries is emerging as an innovative solution to lower the overall costs of these vehicles and make them more affordable. According to Marco Levi, CEO of Ferroglobe, one of the world's largest silicon producers, this...