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Alumina Prices Decline, But Chinese Imports Rebound Strongly
The global alumina market remained weak in mid-October, with prices declining in both the Pacific Rim and China. However, the reopening of the import window to China – which had been open since September – is fueling expectations of a sharp increase in foreign flows...
Base Metals Trade Mixed at SHFE: Copper Leads Gains with +1.81%
Base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed a mixed performance during morning trading on Monday, October 20, with copper posting the strongest performance, buoyed by persistent global supply tensions and expectations for developments in US-China...
Steel Rebar: Market Stable, But Producers Target €270/t
A week later, the Italian rebar market continues to move in balance, with no substantial changes compared to previous days. Steel mills are maintaining their position, firmly demanding a reference price of €270 per ton, but most buyers are still picking up material at...
Italian Steel: September Marks a New Recovery Phase for Long and Flat Steel
Italian steel production maintained a positive pace in September, continuing the recovery that began in the first half of the year. According to the latest data, domestic steel mills produced 1.9 million tons of crude steel, a 4.3% increase year-over-year. From...