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India Aims to Reduce Dependence on Imported Copper by 2047
India, currently the world’s second-largest importer of refined copper, may need to import up to 97% of its copper concentrate needs by 2047, according to a new policy paper published on Friday, July 4. To address this growing dependence, the government has unveiled...
Rare Earths: Stable Prices and a Truce in the Trade War
After months of uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the rare earth market could see a short-term stabilization, thanks to a deal between the United States and China that eases export restrictions on critical minerals. A June 27 agreement between Beijing and...
Polypropylene: Offers Delayed and Weak Tone Despite Slight Increases
A European industry player told Commodity Evolution that spot prices for polypropylene (PP) in Europe have seen a slight increase, mainly driven by limited product availability and delayed offers from foreign suppliers. The latter, in fact, have chosen to delay...
Ferrous Scrap Sees Ups and Downs in June Amid Volatile Prices and Weak Demand
The month of June has shown a fluctuating trend for ferrous scrap, with an initial recovery followed by a sudden price reversal in the last week. In the first ten days, in fact, there was a partial recovery, with increases of up to €10/t, but the trend then reversed...