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Trade Tensions Between the U.S. and Australia: The Impact of New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump on his willingness to impose new 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports have raised global concerns, triggering fears of a full-scale trade war. Among the countries most exposed to these measures is...
India Rejects Concession Requests: Impacts on the Indonesian Coke Sector.
The Indonesian metallurgical coke market is facing an unprecedented crisis after India rejected concession requests for imports already scheduled between January and March. On Feb. 6, India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) rejected petitions filed by JSW...
Philippine Congress Toward a Ban on Crude Mineral Exports: Opportunity or Risk for the Mining Industry?
The Philippine Congress could ratify by June a bill banning the export of raw minerals, according to Senate President Francis Escudero. However, this plan has raised concerns among investors, who fear possible mine closures and serious economic repercussions. The...
The Cobalt Market: between Unprecedented Crashes and Future Uncertainties.
The cobalt market has always been subject to cycles of rises and falls, but the current bearish phase is unprecedented. No one can say for sure how long this situation will last, but the signs are not encouraging. The price of cobalt listed on the London Metal...