Global Steel, Non-Ferrous and Scrap Metals Industry Commentary

Advancing copper

20 Nov 2009 00:00

Although many copper applications are well-established, continuing refinements and innovations are always necessary to develop new markets and prevent potential substitution. Steve Karpel describes some recent developments.

An uncertain recovery

20 Nov 2009 00:00

North American steelmakers are carefully assessing how they should respond to the fragile economic recovery. Difficult decisions will have to be made whether to restart, shutter or even sell off idled capacity, reports Myra Pinkham.

Comment

They say that the simplest ideas are the best. The more experienced might add that they are also the hardest to pull off.

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