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Former ILVA In Taranto, Court Rejects Another Stay: Hot-End Operations At Risk And Steel Supply Chain On Alert
The production future of the former ILVA steelworks in Taranto is entering a decisive phase. On October 5, 2026, the Milan Court of Appeal rejected a second request to suspend the order requiring hot-end operations to stop by the end of the month, unless the contested...
Italian Steel, Billet Imports At A Standstill And Slabs In Greater Demand: Former Ilva And CBAM Reshape Market Balances
The Italian steel semifinished products market is moving at two different speeds. Imported billets remain virtually at a standstill, held back by uncompetitive offers and limited buyer interest. Slabs, by contrast, continue to trade along Mediterranean routes,...
Mining And Critical Raw Materials, Transparency Changes Resource Deals: Billions Of Dollars At Stake For Governments
Transparency in the mining sector is no longer merely an exercise in publishing payments made by companies. It is becoming a concrete tool for renegotiating contracts, assessing licences, identifying potential fiscal losses and improving the distribution of benefits...
Base Metals In China, SHFE Prices Decline: Zinc Loses 1% As The Dollar Weighs On The Market
Base metals opened mostly lower on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. At 10:30 a.m. local time, four of the six main contracts under review were trading below Monday’s close. Zinc led the declines, losing 1%, while lead and nickel moved...