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Graph showing projected price increase of copper and nickel over the next decade.
Copper and Nickel Prices Set to Double by 2035 Amid Rising Demand and Supply Challenges
Copper and nickel prices are expected to double by 2035 due to heightened demand from clean energy and technology sectors, alongside supply challenges exacerbated by trade restrictions and production difficulties.
Metinvest Group board members in a meeting discussing the closure of a steel plant project in Piombino, Italy.
Metinvest May Exit Italian Green Steel Mill Project in Piombino Following Russian Strikes
Metinvest may exit its €3 billion green steel mill project in Piombino, Italy, due to financial strain from Russian attacks on its Ukrainian facilities, and is exploring selling its stake in Metinvest Adria.
Specialty steel gears and flex spline in a robotic drive system.
SeAH Besteel Localizes Special Steel for Robot Reducers, Reducing Reliance on Japan
SeAH Besteel has developed specialty steel for robot reducers, enhancing robotic precision and reducing reliance on imports from Japan. This steel improves gear reducer efficiency and robot motion control, marking a significant advancement in domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Graph showing Ukraine's steel imports by category and country for January-August 2026.
Ukraine's Long Steel Imports Jump 46% in First 8 Months of 2026
Ukraine's long steel imports surged 46% to 261,000 tons from January to August 2026, despite a sharp drop in August due to severe shipping disruptions and conflict affecting maritime transport.
US Trade Representative discussing with Brazilian officials about a mining deal.
US Urges Brazil to Reassess Anglo-American Nickel Sale to China
The US has asked Brazil to review the sale of Anglo American's nickel mines to a Chinese firm as part of a proposal for tariff relief, aiming to regulate critical mineral markets and enhance US oversight on such transactions.
Green steel manufacturing facility in Boden, Sweden with Stegra branding.
Stegra Appoints Ex-SAAB CEO, Seeks More Funds for Pioneering Green Steel Plant
Stegra, a Swedish company, is raising more funds to complete the world's first large-scale green steel plant in Boden, despite a recent €1.4 billion boost. Ex-SAAB CEO Håkan Buskhe is now leading the firm, replacing Henrik Henriksson.

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