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    Arbitrage window boosts China’s imports of cobalt metal in March

    China imported 507 tonnes of cobalt metal in March, representing a 133.64% month-on-month increase from 217 tonnes in February, the country’s customs data showed

    April 26, 2023
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    By: Zihao Li
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    Boxboard capacity outlook: How could US capacity growth affect imports and European competition?

    Learn more about the boxboard capacity projects in the US and how the additional investment could revive the region’s boxboard industry

    April 25, 2023
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    By: Nola Valente
    US Steel’s InduX NOES to target growing EV sector

    US Steel (USS) will use its upcoming non-grain-oriented electrical steel (NOES) line at Big River Steel in Osceola, Arkansas, to produce a line of thinner electrical steel the company has branded InduX

    April 25, 2023
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    By: Zach Miller
    Power price hike forces Taiwan steel mills to plan sharp cut in summer production

    Steelmakers in Taiwan are planning for severe production cuts this summer amid a surge in electricity costs starting in April, coupled with dismal steel demand in the spot market, sources have told Fastmarkets

    April 25, 2023
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    By: Tianran Zhao
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