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Ivanhoe Accelerates Makoko: Copper Resources Rise To More Than 12 Million Tonnes
Ivanhoe Mines is accelerating the development of the Makoko mining district in the Democratic Republic of Congo after increasing its copper resource estimate by 30% compared with 2025. The project, part of the Western Forelands exploration area, now contains...
Italian Steel Declines In July: Flat Products Recover, Long Products Slow
Italian steel production recorded its first year-on-year contraction since last December in July, interrupting the positive sequence observed during the first part of 2026. Domestic steel mills produced 1.7 million tonnes, representing a decline of 1.8% compared with...
Plastic Recycling In India, Growth Of Up To 11% Per Year Expected
India’s plastic recycling industry could grow at a compound annual rate of 9-11% over the next five to ten years, supported by rising demand for recycled polymers, stronger environmental regulations and investment in more advanced technologies. The sector is gradually...
Global Transport Under Pressure: Hormuz, Typhoons And Congestion Support Freight Rates
Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to increase around the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran announced plans to expand the exclusion zone in areas close to the maritime passage. The renewed geopolitical escalation is placing additional pressure on fuel...