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Declining Production For South32 Between Aluminium And Alumina
The mining group South32 reported a significant decline in both aluminium and alumina production in March 2026, according to its latest quarterly report. A decrease that reflects a combination of operational and strategic factors, including the temporary suspension of...
The Diffuse Weakness Of Base Metals In Shanghai, But Nickel Surprises The Market
On the morning of Friday, April 24, base metals markets on the Shanghai Futures Exchange showed a predominantly negative trend, with almost all major contracts declining, except for nickel, which instead recorded a decidedly positive performance. At 10:30am Shanghai...
Steel In Italy Between Rising Prices And Weak Demand: An Increasingly Fragile Balance
The Italian steel market — across rebar, wire rod and welded pipes — is currently navigating a complex phase in which prices continue to rise, but without real support from demand. The result is an unstable balance, driven more by supply-side strategies and regulatory...
US Ferrous Scrap Exports Rebound Amid Elevated Prices And Rising Costs
The US ferrous scrap export market showed renewed momentum in mid-April, with several significant sales concluded at elevated price levels. Within just two days, exporters secured three deep-sea cargoes, signaling a pickup in activity after a quieter period. Despite...