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European aluminum industry facing crucial challenges: energy prices, global competition and new regulations
The European aluminum industry is facing one of its most critical challenges in decades. Amid soaring energy costs, volatile raw material prices and increasingly fierce global competition, the industry needs swift and incisive action to remain competitive. Paul Voss,...
Red Sea Crisis and the Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas: New Scenarios and Old Challenges
The six-week cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, initiated on Sunday, represents an important break in the 15-month conflict. However, the situation remains fragile, with implications not only for regional security but also for commercial shipping in the Red Sea,...
Aluminum Production in China: A Growing Protagonism Despite Challenges
In December 2024, China continued to show growth in aluminum production, supported by capacity expansion and rising operating rates, in line with the previous month's trends. According to data recently released by China's National Bureau of Statistics, aluminum...
2024: Trends for China’s steel and mining industry.
The year 2024 ended with mixed dynamics for China's major industrial sectors, including steel, coke and iron ore production. Despite some signs of stability, fluctuations in demand, changes in economic policies, and international pressures significantly affected...