U.S. Steel Industry and Trade Policy: the Crucial Role of Protectionist Measures in the Trump Era
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), two of the leading organizations representing the U.S. steel industry, recently issued statements regarding the “America First” trade policy promoted by President Donald Trump....
Growth in Copper Production in Zambia
In 2024, Zambia saw a significant increase in its copper production, recording a 12 percent increase, bringing production to about 820,676 tons, up from 732,583 tons the previous year. Minister of Mines Paul Kabuswe confirmed this figure, emphasizing the importance of...
Innovation, Transition and Market Dynamics: the Future of Steel and Coal in Europe
Europe is at the center of a major transition in the steel and coal sectors, driven by ambitious climate policies, strategic investments, and increasingly complex market dynamics. On the one hand, the European Commission has launched a funding plan to support...
Chile: A Revolutionary Initiative to Exploit Strategic Minerals from Mining Waste
Chile, already a world leader in copper production, has embarked on an ambitious new project to extract strategic minerals from mining waste. On Tuesday, the national development agency, Corfo, announced an innovative initiative aimed at turning mining waste dumps...
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