China on Monday unveiled a draft plan to expand its national carbon trading market by including three major carbon-emitting industries—cement, electrolytic aluminum, and steel—seeking public feedback on the proposal.

Recently, the market price of calcium metal has no improvement for the time being.

Marubeni-Itochu Steel (MISI) announced on the 24th that they have agreed to invest in “Network Steel Resources” (NSR).

the calcium metal market is running steadily and strongly

As such, even though Japan is a close ally of the US, that it has still not won the trust of US policymakers is clear to all.

"Such a partnership has created a collaborative environment for sharing knowledge, resources and experience. It allows us to leverage each other's strengths and has fostered a strong foundation for the project's success."

On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia.

Trafigura Group has struck a $400-million prepayment deal for iron-ore with Mineral Resources, as the Australian miner focuses on preserving cash amid a downturn in its two main commodities.