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Aluminum Scrap Exports from the United States: A Continued Decline in 2024
According to the U.S. Geological Survey report, aluminum scrap exports from the United States continued to decline for the second consecutive month in July 2024, registering a 2.32 percent decline from the previous month. Export volume fell to 168,000 tons, compared...
China’s Iron Ore Imports Toward an Historic Record in October: A Gap between Steel Demand and Production
In October 2024, China is set to set a new record for iron ore imports, reinforcing the gap between strong demand for this essential raw material for steel production and the persistent decline in finished steel production. According to ship tracking and port data,...
The Italian Steel Market – Long Products: A Challenging Prospect between September and October 2024
The Italian long products market faced significant difficulties in September 2024, and the outlook for October does not seem to indicate significant improvement. According to market sources, sales of long products in Italy have experienced persistent weakness, with...
The Recovery of Mongolian Coal Supplies to China: The Impact on the Metallurgical Coal Market.
As of mid-October 2024, the flow of coal transported by Mongolian trucks to China has picked up significantly after logistical disruptions caused by heavy rains in September. According to industry sources, the number of trucks transporting coal from Mongolia to China...