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An Urgent Action Plan to Safeguard European Steel
Ahead of the upcoming session of the European Parliament, European Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné is expected to outline a strategic action plan for steel and base metals at a crucial time for the European steel industry. In this context, the European Steel...
Alcoa declares “force majeure” on bauxite shipments from Juruti mine in Brazil: Impacts and Challenges for Alumina Industry
On November 7, 2024, Alcoa officially declared a force majeure situation on bauxite shipments from its Juruti mine, located in the Brazilian state of Pará. This decision was made following an unexpected disruption in operations caused by a ship running aground in the...
Tosyalı-Toyo expands tin production to reduce imports: $200 million plan
According to a report in Dünya newspaper, Tosyalı-Toyo, a joint venture between Turkish giant Tosyalı Holding and Japanese producer Toyo Kohan, has launched an ambitious $200 mln investment plan to boost tin production. This investment will allow the company to double...
Germany: Wage increase for the Electrical Engineering and Metalworking Industry agreed – the end of a tough trade union negotiation
At a time of economic and political crisis in Germany, IG Metall, the country's largest industrial union, achieved a significant wage increase for workers in the electrical engineering and metal industries, ending one of the most tense negotiations in recent years....