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Copper Prices Rising Sharply After Trump’s Statements
On Wednesday, copper prices in New York jumped more than 5 percent, further distancing themselves from other major global benchmarks, following statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding possible tariffs on imports of the metal. Trump's words, delivered...
The Aluminum Industry in China: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
The aluminum industry in China remains the largest in the world, supported by high production capacity and growing demand in downstream sectors. However, rising inventories, volatile raw material costs and a cautious attitude from buyers are affecting market dynamics....
The Global Industry and the Crisis in the Demand for Steel and Nonferrous Metals.
The global industry is heading into its fourth consecutive year of decline, with ever-diminishing demand for steel and nonferrous metals. The main cause is stagnation in the construction sector, influenced by China's economic transition. The country is shifting from a...
The Copper Industry in China: Growing Production Despite Losses and Shortages of Raw Material
Despite declining profits and increasing difficulty in sourcing copper ore concentrates, China's major primary sector companies do not appear to be slowing down production. This apparent contradiction emerges clearly. In fact, China, which dominates the world copper...