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US Expands Import Ban: Five Chinese Companies Accused of Human Rights Violations
On Thursday, 8 August 2024, the United States expanded its ban on imports from five new Chinese companies accused of human rights abuses against Uyghurs, a Muslim ethnic minority in the Xinjiang region. This measure is part of the US government's broader initiative to...
Exponential Growth of the Mining Industry in Jamaica: An Analysis of the First Quarter of 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the mining industry in Jamaica recorded remarkable growth, marking a 33.6 per cent increase in export earnings, according to data released by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). This result represents a significant turning...
Europe and Turkey on the Front Line against Steel Dumping: Two Crucial Investigations for the Hot Rolled Steel Market
In recent months, both the European Union (EU) and Turkey have stepped up their actions against dumping in the hot-rolled steel market, launching anti-dumping investigations involving several key steel producing countries. These initiatives reflect the growing...
Cobre Panama: Working Time Reduction and Challenges for First Quantum
Canadian mining giant First Quantum is facing new challenges in operating its Cobre Panama copper mine, one of the most important copper mining sites in the world until recently. Following the suspension of mining activities, the company will reduce employees' working...