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Hindustan Zinc will spin off raw materials into separate companies
Hindustan Zinc said it will create separate entities for its zinc, lead, silver and recycling businesses to unlock 'potential value' and will appoint outside consultants to review its corporate structure. Hindustan Zinc's plans come at a time when Vedanta Ltd is also...
What aspects to consider for metal trends in 2024
As 2024 approaches, the metals mining industry is on the brink of unprecedented changes and challenges. These challenges range from economic instability, environmental regulations and labour shortages to disruptive technological advances and increased market...
Nonferrous metals: do China’s strong metal imports suggest a rebound in the short term?
China's appetite for base metal imports appears to be growing. In August, refined copper volumes reached a year-to-date monthly high and primary aluminum imports were the highest since November 2021. The increase in imports is due to an open arbitrage window thanks to...
Steel: overcapacity problem will worsen in future; word from OECD
At its 94th meeting on 25-26 September 2023, the OECD Steel Committee expressed concern about the deterioration of the world steel market due to growing overcapacity, weakening steel demand and government interventions in some countries. The Committee noted that the...