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India-US met coal trade will not shield the steel sector from price shocks, supply constraints

04 May, 2026
India relies on imports for around 90% of its metallurgical (met) coal requirements, and that dependence is set to deepen. The country aims to reach 300 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of crude steel capacity by 2030, with 64% of the steel ...

Geopolitical turmoil is making copper a national security issue, US veteran says

04 May, 2026
A confluence of geopolitical pressures, supply chain constraints, and accelerating demand from electrification and defense is reshaping how governments and investors think about . According to a January 2026 study by S&P Global, global ...

India’s DGTR recommends lowering antidumping duties on imported met coke

04 May, 2026
India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended a reduction in antidumping duties on metallurgical coke imports from several countries, according to a notification dated April 28, sparking optimism among overseas coke producer...

Could the Middle East conflict help Australia catch up in green iron?

04 May, 2026
The Middle East has established itself as a major potential hub for the production and export of lower-emissions iron to steelmakers in Europe and Asia, with its steel industries long dominated by direct reduced iron (DRI) technology. Howev...

Asia-Pacific’s Green Steel Demand Opportunity

04 May, 2026
As the biggest steel-producing and consuming region, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is key to transitioning the global steel industry to clean energy. Unlocking APAC’s green steel demand will contribute substantially to transforming this market and en...

India’s critical mineral imports show high concentration of trade linkages, reinforcing need for diversification

04 May, 2026
Access to critical minerals is not just a supply chain concern for India. It sits at the heart of the country’s energy security, industrial competitiveness, and the pace of energy transition. Of the 30 minerals deemed critical by the centra...

European corn prices rise on freight, fertilizer cost pressures

04 May, 2026
European corn prices have risen in recent days amid increased freight and fertilizer costs, affecting the global market, according to the European traders. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed EXW Tarragona Corn at Eur226/metric ...

World Bank’s 21.6% aluminum price growth forecast is being eclipsed

04 May, 2026
The World Bank projected aluminum prices to increase by 21.6% this year compared with 2025, with the forecast underpinned by tight supply and inventories, alongside firm demand from emerging industries. The market price, however, has been e...