Comprehensive risk management for metals and critical materials stakeholders has increasingly become essential as the 2026 market is defined by […]

Market Overview and Regional Positioning The global black mass recycling market exhibits distinct regional growth trajectories, with Europe and North […]

The European Union achieves a zinc end-of-life recycling rate exceeding 50%—significantly above the recycling rate of other regions. Even China […]

Zinc has a significantly lower global End-of-Life (EoL) recycling rate of approximately 40% compared to Steel (85-90%), Aluminum (75%), and […]

The European Commission is preparing to formally announce targeted aluminium scrap export restrictions during the second quarter of 2026, with […]

The European Commission is preparing to formally present targeted measures on aluminium scrap export restrictions during the second quarter of […]

Tariff policy uncertainty did not culminate in August 2025 but persisted at historically elevated levels throughout late 2025 and into […]

•⁠  ⁠Why is Scrap sourcing becoming increasingly important for metal producers? •⁠  ⁠Where is the new scrap supply going to […]

•⁠  ⁠What is a supplier assessment? •⁠  ⁠Why do you need to strategize for low-carbon supplier base? •⁠  ⁠How can […]

Why is carbon footprint reduction important and how does it impact the P&L globally? What are the key levers in […]

What is CBAM and what can you expect? How is CBAM impacting you? Are you prepared for CBAM? What can […]

Why is geopolitical sourcing important in 2026? What are the key geopolitical factors impacting supply chains? What kind of risks […]

Which regulations continue to matter for climate action, human rights and responsible sourcing, ESG and sustainability? ⁠How is the regulatory […]

As global supply chains fragment and geopolitical tensions reshape markets, companies face an urgent challenge: their traditional sourcing strategies are […]

1. Use the Exact CN Code (Not the HS Code) A recurring mistake is assuming that the HS code and […]

“Reliable data” means data that is complete, consistent, traceable, and verifiable under EU rules. Anything less increases cost, audit risk, […]

Firstly, importers need to identify the minimum inputs For each product from each supplier, importers must identify: Simplified Core Formula […]

From 2026 onwards, EU importers of a list of goods will be impacted by the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism […]

The WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) is one of the clearest examples of how regulation can stimulate […]

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