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Relaunching EU Economic Competitiveness: Mario Draghi’s Report and the Challenges for the European Steel Industry
A new almost 400-page report by former European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi outlines the measures needed to boost the economic competitiveness of the European Union (EU). According to Eurofer, the European steel producers' association, this report should...
China: Bauxite Imports Reach Historic Level in July 2024
In July 2024, China set a new record in imports of bauxite, the key ore for aluminium production, with a significant increase over both the previous month and last year. According to data released by China's General Administration of Customs, the import volume reached...
India: Growth in Steel Consumption and Increased Imports in 2024-25
In the global steel industry landscape, India continues to play a crucial role, consolidating its position among the world's leading steel producers. However, preliminary data from the Indian Ministry of Steel for the April-August period of the 2024-25 fiscal year...
Soaring Alumina Prices and the Future of the Aluminium Industry: An Analysis of the Global Market
In 2024, soaring alumina prices have created shockwaves in the global commodities market, with significant consequences for the aluminium industry. The Trafigura Group, a major player in the commodities trade, said this rapid rise in alumina prices could radically...