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Steel Futures: Will China’s Production Restrictions Support Prices in the Long Term?
Steel futures and commodity prices in China have recovered slightly after the easing seen over the past three days and last week. This recovery was influenced by the news that Chinese authorities will control crude steel production this year, which will be 20 million...
Aluminium: epicentre of US reshoring efforts with renewable energy turnaround
For the first time in over 40 years, the US could see the construction of a new aluminium smelter, thanks to a potential $500 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) and access to renewable energy. This project, promoted by Century Aluminum,...
Steel Demand in Norway: Growth Prospects for 2024 and 2025
Demand for steel in Norway is set to strengthen in the second half of 2024 and in 2025, fuelled by recovering economic fundamentals, particularly in the construction sector. This was stated by Arne Reinertsen, CEO of E.A. Smith, the country's only steel service...
Africa and Critical Minerals: Strategic Treasures for the Global Future
Critical minerals, essential for economic development and national security, are becoming increasingly central to global policy discussions. The availability of these resources, often concentrated in a few geographic regions, poses significant risks to the supply...