Rio Tinto and the turn to copper: ambition, investment and energy transition
Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has announced significant growth in copper production planned for 2025, thanks to a 50 percent increase in extraction at the Oyu Tolgoi deposit in Mongolia. This marks an important step forward in the company's strategy, which is...
The recycled aluminum market in the United States: stability, trends and global changes
In August 2024, the market for aluminum scrap exports from the United States paused in the downturn of recent months, marking stability at 168,000 tons, the same level as in July. This figure, provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, represents a turning point after two...
Tensions on global sea and air transport: high fares and changing market dynamics
The global freight landscape is experiencing a time of turmoil. The prospect of a strike at ports run by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) starting Jan. 15, 2025, coupled with expectations of tariff increases planned for next year, pushed up...
The rare earth crisis in Myanmar: rebellions and their repercussions on the global market
The market for rare earths, key elements for advanced technologies and electronic devices, is experiencing turbulence due to serious unrest in Myanmar. The sector has experienced a general decline of 0.68 percent over the past month, reflecting a situation of...
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