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US Steel Production: Annual Growth With Signs Of Short-Term Slowdown
The US steel sector continues to show a complex dynamic, with data highlighting year-on-year growth but a slight short-term slowdown. According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, crude steel production reached 1.83 million net tons in the week ending April 25,...
TCs Fall For Zinc And Lead: Smelters Under Pressure Amid Tight Supply And Negative Margins
The zinc concentrate market continues to show signs of strong tension, with treatment charges (TCs) declining further in the second half of April. The trend reflects persistent tightness in the spot market and increasingly intense competition among Chinese smelters....
Congo Strengthens Mining Security: New Paramilitary Force To Protect Strategic Resources
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing to strengthen control over its mining sector with the creation of a new paramilitary unit funded by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The $100 million initiative represents a direct effort to curb...
Ecuador Bets On Mining: Strategic $1.7 Billion Agreement
Ecuador is taking a decisive step in developing its mining sector with the signing of a major agreement for the Los Cangrejos project. The deal, signed with the local subsidiary of CMOC Group, involves a total investment exceeding $1.7 billion, marking one of the most...