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The Nickel Market: An Industry in Rapid Transformation
In recent years, the nickel market has turned into an extremely lucrative opportunity, attracting the interest of large global entrepreneurs and investors. A case in point is Indonesian tycoon Kiki Barki, who built his fortune in the coal sector. Barki is now...
The Trump administration’s tariff policies: between uncertainties and global reactions
On Monday, US President-elect Donald Trump denied a Washington Post article reporting that his aides were considering tariff plans aimed at covering only critical imports. This denial further fuelled uncertainty among business leaders about future US trade policies....
Changes in Aluminium Scrap Market Dynamics between Thailand and Malaysia
The latest data from the US Geological Survey (USGS) reveals a significant change in the market dynamics for aluminium scrap in Thailand and Malaysia. Traditionally the third largest importer of aluminium scrap from the United States, Thailand overtook Malaysia in...
Joe Biden Blocks US Steel Acquisition by Nippon Steel on National Security Grounds
US President Joe Biden has vetoed the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns. This decision represents a potential death blow to the deal, which came at the end of a year of intense scrutiny. The move...