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The Dynamics of Primary Aluminium Imports and Exports in China in 2024
In June 2024, China's primary aluminium imports recorded a monthly decrease of 23.22% but a year-on-year increase of 35.61% to 121,200 tonnes, according to a survey by the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). This figure represents a significant trend, as the import volume...
Jeddah Becomes New Delivery Point for Copper and Zinc at London Metal Exchange
The London Metal Exchange (LME), the world's largest and oldest metals trading market, recently approved the port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as a new delivery point for copper and zinc. This move represents a significant step forward for Saudi Arabia in its...
The Balance of Coal in the Global Market: Between Growing Demand and Environmental Pressures
Global coal consumption is set to remain broadly stable in 2024 and 2025, as growing electricity demand in major economies will offset the rapid expansion of renewables such as solar and wind, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). A...
Boeing and Chinese Titanium Verification: A Global Scale Investigation
Boeing, one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, recently requested its suppliers to provide detailed documentation of Chinese titanium purchases from 2014. This request is part of an expansion of the investigation into fake documents used to authenticate...