The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway carrying roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil—has become far more than an […]
Emirates Global Aluminium’s Al Taweelah smelter sustained significant damage from a military attack on 28 March 2026, according to Reuters
Comprehensive risk management for metals and critical materials stakeholders has increasingly become essential as the 2026 market is defined by
The force majeure declarations by Qatalum and Alba could remove over 2.2 million tonnes of primary aluminium from global circulation,
Market Overview and Regional Positioning The global black mass recycling market exhibits distinct regional growth trajectories, with Europe and North
Introduction Following Israeli/US strikes and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks, geopolitical tensions in the MENA region have escalated sharply. For metals,
The European Commission is preparing to formally announce targeted aluminium scrap export restrictions during the second quarter of 2026, with
Sourcing scrap metal from Africa offers significant commercial opportunity but requires disciplined management of technical, logistical, regulatory and other risks.
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
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