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Steel: ArcelorMittal buys Europe’s fourth recycler in 2022
ArcelorMittal has signed an agreement to acquire Polish scrap metal recycler Zaklad Przerobu Zlomu (Zlomex), making it the fourth scrap company acquired by the steelmaker in Europe this year, in line with its strategy to increase the use of recycled materials and...
Copper: Los Pelambres mine in Antofagasta, Chile suffers a stoppage
Antofagasta said access to its Los Pelambres mine in Chile's Coquimbo region has been blocked by a "small group of people, with no connection to a specific incident or situation." The company added that it has not experienced any material impact on production, but has...
Lead: Nyrstar smelter in Port Pirie increases production
The lead smelter in Port Pirie, Australia, is increasing production after the completion of a project to improve efficiency. The Port Pirie smelter had been closed in October for work to reduce emissions and improve operational performance. Nyrstar, majority owned by...
Nonferrous metals: China makes a strong return to the market as imports rise in November
China will change import and export tariffs on some goods starting Jan. 1 in order to accelerate and promote development and expand domestic demand. Export tariffs on aluminum and aluminum alloys will be increased. Policymakers have pledged to expand domestic demand...