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The crisis of the recycling system in Poland: a call for urgent reforms
In recent years, Poland has faced increasing pressure to improve its waste management system and, in particular, to reform the recycling confirmation process. The current method, which is based on paper documents (DPR, EDPR), has been accused of fuelling corruption...
The alumina market in the Americas: Trends and production analysis
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), alumina production in the Americas reached 1.179 mln tonnes in July 2024. Of this total, 83.88% was produced in South America, while the remaining 16.12% came from North America. This figure confirms the...
The Challenges in the Cast Iron Trade (NPI) in Europe: An Analysis of Recent Dynamics
In recent months, trade in Pig Iron (NPI), a nickel alloy used in the production of stainless steel, has undergone major changes globally, with a particular focus on the flow of NPI to Europe. These trade flows are expected to decrease in the near future. Increase in...
Gold at Historic Highs: The Federal Reserve and Markets in Turmoil
Gold prices rose on Thursday morning, reaching record highs after the US Federal Reserve made a dramatic interest rate cut. Spot gold is up 0.50 per cent from yesterday's close at $2,582 per ounce, as of 10:25 a.m. (Italian time), following an all-time high of...