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Growing Tensions in the US Semi-Finished Steel Market
The US pig iron market enters December with a climate of growing optimism—and a certain amount of electricity. This is suggested by several US industry sources, who note that the entire steel sector is showing clear signs of strengthening, both in terms of finished...
The Global Zinc Market in 2025: An Increasingly Precarious Balance
In 2025, the global zinc market continues to tread a fine line. At first glance, concentrate supply appears to be increasing, supported by the ramp-up of some key mines in Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Russia. Yet, overall, the sector remains trapped...
Alacero’s Warning: Latin America Is Not Ready to Defend Itself from the Wave of Chinese Steel
A new and detailed report from the Latin American Steel Association (Alacero) issues a warning that sounds like an ultimatum: Latin America risks being left defenseless in the face of soaring steel exports from China. The trade protection measures adopted so far—slow,...
France Ignites Steel Debate: National Assembly Approves Nationalization of Arcelormittal France
On the night between Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025, French politics marked a symbolic shift that could redefine the future of steel in the country. The National Assembly—the lower house of Parliament—approved a bill to nationalize ArcelorMittal...