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Tariffs and Logistics: A Look at US Trade Policies
In the US political debate, tariffs have returned to centre stage, with presidential candidates exchanging barbs on an issue that, while domestic, has huge global implications. Although the Biden administration has maintained most of the Trump-era tariffs, Donald...
The New Era of Critical Minerals: China and Export Restrictions on Antimony and Tungsten
In recent years, China has become an increasingly dominant player in the critical minerals sector, raising global concerns. With production accounting for about 60% of the key rare metals and a share of about 90% of the refined rare earths available on the market,...
Indonesian Nickel Conquers Europe: Exponential Export Growth and Challenges for European Manufacturers
During 2024, the stainless steel sector in Europe underwent a significant transformation, dictated by the rise of Indonesia as the world's largest supplier of nickel. In particular, the increase in exports of nickel pig iron (NPI), a low-nickel alloy used mainly by...
Alcoa Sells Its Joint Venture Interest with Ma’aden for $1.1 Billion
On 15 September 2024, Alcoa Corporation announced that it had entered into a binding share purchase and subscription agreement with the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden). Under this agreement, Alcoa will sell its entire 25.1 per cent stake in their joint venture...