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Resumption of Aluminium Foil Shipments in Europe: Growth in the Second Quarter of 2024
Shipments of aluminium foil in Europe showed signs of recovery during the second quarter of 2024, increasing by 6.6 per cent year-on-year and 4.2 per cent compared to the previous quarter, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). The first quarter...
Zambia: A New Strategy to Control and Maximise the Production of Critical Minerals
The Zambian government has announced an ambitious plan to establish an investment company that will control at least 30% of the production of critical minerals from future mining operations. This move is a crucial step to maximise the economic benefits from the...
Chile: A Mining Power at the Service of the Global Energy Transition
Chile, with its immense reserves of copper and lithium, is positioned at the centre of the global energy transition, a role that makes it a key nation in the race towards a more sustainable future. These two minerals, key to green energy technologies, are attracting...
The Turkish Scrap Market: Between Stability and Uncertainties
In recent months, the Turkish scrap market has experienced significant volatility, reflecting the complex dynamics affecting the global steel industry. In early August, prices for HMS 1/2 80:20, one of the main categories of scrap used in steel production, hovered...