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Aluminium: Saudi Arabia poised to seize global demand growth opportunity thanks to its solid infrastructure
The recently held Arab International Aluminium Conference (Arabal) in Riyadh presented many crucial insights, including that global aluminium demand is set to increase by 20-30% over the next seven years. Engineer Khalid bin Saleh Al Mudaifer, Deputy Minister of...
Tin: price hits seven-month low amid good supply and subdued demand
Tin prices fell to seven-month lows on Tuesday amid adequate supply and sluggish demand, which offset support from the weak US dollar. Quotations came under supply pressure as Chinese production remained stable, in addition to rising imports. The Wa militia of...
Steel: ArcelorMittal halts production in Bosnia following collapse in European demand
Falling demand for steel in Europe has led ArcelorMittal to temporarily suspend production at its plant in Bosnia. The company remains a major player in the steel industry, producing around 700,000 tonnes of steel per year and employing 2,200 workers. According to...
Aluminium: GCC reopens anti-dumping investigation against Chinese imports
On 26 November, the Gulf Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the opening of an anti-dumping investigation against aluminium products imported from China. The Office of the Technical Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is conducting the investigation...