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Indonesia Considers New Nickel Mining Quota Rules: Market Waits
The Indonesian government is considering a return to annual mining permits (RKAB), reducing the duration of quotas from three years to just one year. The official aim is to strengthen national governance over minerals and coal — with a particular focus on nickel — to...
Italian Ferroalloy and Billet Market: Between International Pressures and Contrasting Price Trends
In June and the first days of July 2025, the Italian ferroalloy market experienced a phase of relative stabilization, after the strong movements recorded in the spring months. The price dynamics of bulk ferroalloys show a generally stable or slightly decreasing trend,...
BYD Selects Voestalpine As Steel Supplier For New Plant In Hungary
Chinese automotive giant BYD recently announced a strategic move in the heart of Europe: Voestalpine, the Austrian steel giant based in Linz, has been selected as the first official steel supplier for the new Hungarian production plant. The agreement was announced on...
European Commission Shines the Spotlight on Aluminum Imports from China
From 1 July 2025, the European Commission has officially launched a procedure that could mark a turning point for the European aluminum industry. With the publication of Notice C/2025/3573 in the Official Journal of the European Union, the imminent expiry of the...