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Wire rod steel: exports from Turkey increased by 121.9% in January-February
According to data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), Turkey's wire rod exports reached 144,273 tonnes in February this year, a monthly increase of 107% and an annual increase of 186.2%. Revenues from these exports amounted to $90.55m, up 111.5%...
Gallium: price more than doubled after Chinese export ban
Gallium prices are close to their highest since 2011 as export restrictions imposed by China reduce global supply and hurt buyers of the metal used in a range of high-tech applications. Last year, Beijing subjected gallium and germanium to tighter government control,...
Tin: Uganda to start up first national processing plant next month
Uganda will commission its first tin refining plant in the southwestern region next month, as part of efforts to expand production capacity and add value to its minerals nationwide. President Yoweri Museveni wants to maximise export benefits in the East African...
Bauxite: Guinea’s shipments are growing
Guinea is steadily increasing its bauxite shipments and there are indications of further volume increases. Despite the upheavals due to the December incident and occasional public unrest, bauxite export volumes have grown so far this year and look set to continue...