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Tensions in the Aluminium Market: LME Monitors Risk of Restricted Supply
The global aluminium market is under increasing tension, with clear signs of short-term supply shortages driving up prices and fuelling uncertainty among traders and investors. The London Metal Exchange (LME) recently stated that it is closely monitoring these market...
The Difficult Path of Ambatovy: Challenges and Opportunities for Madagascar’s Nickel and Cobalt Giant
In the heart of the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is home to one of the largest and most ambitious nickel and cobalt mining operations in the world: the Ambatovy project. Launched in 2005 with the aim of exploiting the island's abundant natural resources, the project has...
Imports and Allocated Quotas: The Situation of Raw Materials in the European Union
In recent months, the issue of import quotas has been back in the spotlight within the European Union (EU), particularly with regard to crucial materials such as coated sheets, stainless bars and box sections. The quota system is a key instrument to regulate the...
Scrap Imports to Turkey in August: Growth and Global Dynamics
In August this year, Turkish scrap metal imports increased significantly, according to data released by the Turkish Institute of Statistics (TUIK). The country imported a total of 1.97 million tonnes of scrap, marking an increase of 23.1 per cent on a monthly basis...