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Primary Aluminium Production in the World: August 2024 between Stability and Decline in Oceania
In August 2024, the Oceania region experienced a decline in primary aluminium production. However, in parallel with a decrease in production in this region, global output fell from the record levels reached in previous months. Despite this, the decline was partially...
The August 2024 Steel Market: Raw Material and Energy Price Fluctuations, Impacts on Production Costs
In August 2024, the steel industry observed a number of significant movements in raw material and energy prices, profoundly affecting steel production costs. The changes affected both non-energy raw materials used in steel production and energy costs, showing...
Copper at highs since mid-July: the effect of the Fed’s rate cut on the economy and the commodities market
The copper price rose sharply, reaching its highest level since mid-July, the day after the Federal Reserve announced an aggressive interest cut rate. The Fed's decision, which lowered rates by half a percentage point, was made to stimulate the US economy and support...
The crisis of the recycling system in Poland: a call for urgent reforms
In recent years, Poland has faced increasing pressure to improve its waste management system and, in particular, to reform the recycling confirmation process. The current method, which is based on paper documents (DPR, EDPR), has been accused of fuelling corruption...