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The CBAM and the Challenges of the European Aluminium Sector: Between Opportunities and Competitiveness Risks
With the introduction of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the European aluminium industry is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the CBAM offers the possibility to protect the European market from carbon-intensive imports by rebalancing environmental...
European Union and Steel: New Anti-Dumping Investigations and Import Restrictions on Hot Rolled Coils
The European Commission (EC) has stepped up its monitoring measures on imports of hot rolled coils (HRC ) from various countries by initiating an anti-dumping investigation covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The registration of imports concerns...
Resumption of Copper Production in Chile: Codelco and Other Giants between Increases and Challenges
In September, Chile's copper mining sector showed signs of recovery, with Codelco, Chile's state-owned copper company, increasing its production by 5.2% year-on-year to a total of 123,100 tonnes. This increase is a positive sign for the Chilean mining industry, which...
Italian Steel Market Between Rising Prices and Weak Demand: Reinforcing Bar and Stainless Steel
In recent months, the Italian steel market has seen mixed dynamics: while rebar prices show a slight strengthening, supported by producers and traders trying to maintain a minimum threshold to avoid margin losses, the flat products and stainless steel scrap sector...