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The Global Zinc Market in 2025: An Increasingly Precarious Balance
In 2025, the global zinc market continues to tread a fine line. At first glance, concentrate supply appears to be increasing, supported by the ramp-up of some key mines in Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Russia. Yet, overall, the sector remains trapped...
Alacero’s Warning: Latin America Is Not Ready to Defend Itself from the Wave of Chinese Steel
A new and detailed report from the Latin American Steel Association (Alacero) issues a warning that sounds like an ultimatum: Latin America risks being left defenseless in the face of soaring steel exports from China. The trade protection measures adopted so far—slow,...
France Ignites Steel Debate: National Assembly Approves Nationalization of Arcelormittal France
On the night between Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025, French politics marked a symbolic shift that could redefine the future of steel in the country. The National Assembly—the lower house of Parliament—approved a bill to nationalize ArcelorMittal...
China Increases Copper Scrap Imports: A New Global Geography of Supplies
China continues to expand its global map of copper scrap sources. October imports, according to the latest customs data, show another significant increase, driven by a complex international context and growing domestic attention to the recycling supply chain. With one...