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Thyssenkrupp Launches Deep Restructuring to Save German Steel
Thyssenkrupp, Germany's largest steel producer and a symbol of an industry that has shaped the country's economic history, has launched one of its most radical transformations. On December 1st, the company signed a restructuring agreement with the powerful IG Metall...
Growing Tensions in the US Semi-Finished Steel Market
The US pig iron market enters December with a climate of growing optimism—and a certain amount of electricity. This is suggested by several US industry sources, who note that the entire steel sector is showing clear signs of strengthening, both in terms of finished...
The Global Zinc Market in 2025: An Increasingly Precarious Balance
In 2025, the global zinc market continues to tread a fine line. At first glance, concentrate supply appears to be increasing, supported by the ramp-up of some key mines in Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Russia. Yet, overall, the sector remains trapped...
Alacero’s Warning: Latin America Is Not Ready to Defend Itself from the Wave of Chinese Steel
A new and detailed report from the Latin American Steel Association (Alacero) issues a warning that sounds like an ultimatum: Latin America risks being left defenseless in the face of soaring steel exports from China. The trade protection measures adopted so far—slow,...