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ShFE Set to Open Nickel Futures Contract to Foreign Investors
The Shanghai Futures Exchange (ShFE) is set to take a significant step towards the internationalization of its markets, with the intention – as reported by Reuters – to open its domestic nickel contract to foreign institutional investors by the end of 2025. This...
Stop Russian Aluminum Imports: Switzerland Strengthens Sanctions
Since May 15, 2025, Switzerland has officially banned the import and sale of primary aluminum of Russian origin, a measure that also extends to aluminum from Belarus. This announcement marks a significant strengthening of the Swiss sanctions policy, which aims to fill...
Temporary Suspension of Underground Operations at Kakula Due to Seismic Activity
Ivanhoe Mines has announced the temporary suspension of underground operations at its Kakula mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo due to significant seismic activity in the eastern section of the deposit. Kakula is a key component of the Kamoa-Kakula copper...
European Stainless Steel Market in Downturn
The European flat stainless steel market is experiencing a phase of marked weakness, with a generalized decline in demand along the entire production and distribution chain. According to industry sources, coil prices continue to follow a downward trajectory,...