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A Step Back in China’s Energy Transition?
China's coal imports in June were up 12 percent from a year earlier, according to customs data released Friday. This growth occurred against a backdrop of heat waves that hit the world's largest consumer of the fuel, increasing demand. In June, coal shipments to China...
The Challenge of Italian Rebar Producers: Between Weak Demand and High Costs
Italian rebar producers are facing a complex situation, marked by stagnating demand and rising production costs, particularly due to rising energy prices. This scenario is preventing them from achieving price increases, while high costs hinder significant reductions...
Codelco: The Struggle to Recover Copper Production in a Crisis Market
Chilean state-owned mining giant Codelco's copper production continues to fall after reaching a 25-year low last year, exacerbating an already strained global market for the red metal, whose demand is growing for electric vehicles and the green energy revolution....
A New Chapter for Acciaierie d’Italia.
Late last week, the European Commission (EC) approved a 320 mln euro loan for externally managed Italian steel producer Acciaierie d'Italia. The loan will be granted with an interest rate of 11.6 percent, representing an important injection of capital for a crucial...