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Non-ferrous metals are alloys or metals that contain no significant quantities of iron. Except for iron (Fe), which is also known as ferrite from the Latin ‘ferrum,' meaning “iron,” all pure metals are non-ferrous elements.Non-ferrous metals are more expensive than ferrous metals but are utilised for desired qualities such as light weight (aluminium), high conductivity (copper), non-magnetic properties, or corrosion resistance (zinc). Some non-ferrous minerals are utilised in the iron and steel industries, such as bauxite, which is used as flux in blast furnaces.
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Non-ferrous metals and alloys are materials that do not include iron, as do ferrous metals and alloys. Because ferrous metals include iron, the majority of their metals are magnetic. Nonferrous metals are discovered as chemical compounds in the Earth. The most common nonferrous metals are oxides or sulphides. Copper-based alloys, such as bronze and brass, are a popular kind of nonferrous material. While the terms brass and bronze are frequently used interchangeably, there is a distinction.
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We can contribute to defining and implementing solutions through dialogue with European policy makers and stakeholders. These relationships build knowledge and help create achievable business models
Despite the United States' decision to put tariffs on aluminium imports, global demand for the metal remains robust, while China's domestic production levels remain stable. Key metals needed in battery components, such as cobalt and lithium, have increased in value as demand from major automakers has increased, and the copper market has stabilised following several years of instability.
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Globally non-ferrous metals industry has been growing at healthy pace in the past five years. In the future too, we expect immense opportunities for the development of the industry in India given the inclination of strong economic growth of the country.
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Prices of all base metals have climbed higher since falling rapidly at the onset of the pandemic early last year. Stronger recovery from China and US market, supply constraints and weaker US dollar are driving prices higher. Tin led the way with 113% yoy rise on the London Metal Exchange (LME) in May 2021. Followed by copper which has climbed to an all time high level of $ 10,417 per tonne surpassing its previous peak of $10,160 per tonne in February 2011. Aluminium prices are up 69% on year. In comparison, nickel lead and zinc have shown modest growth of 46%, 36% and 49% yoy, respectively. Domestic non-ferrous metal prices follow the trend in the international prices and have exhibited a very similar pattern
Despite the fact that global demand for non-ferrous metals continues to grow, European production has become more expensive than in competing regions – particularly in terms of regulatory, labour, and energy expenses – and our competitiveness has suffered as a result. These EU-specific extra expenses cannot be passed on to clients in international markets where prices are determined internationally.
Through interaction with European policymakers and stakeholders, we can help define and implement solutions.
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We believe we can contribute to defining and implementing solutions through regular dialogue with European policy-makers and stakeholders. These relationships and discussions build knowledge of the challenges and opportunities within the sector, and help create appropriate and achievable business models in a safe operational environment.
WHY NON-FERROUS METALS?
Long-term predictability and stability
In the nonferrous metals industry, investment cycles can run up to 20 years, therefore decisions are already being made for the year 2050. To secure investment in Europe, metals firms demand long-term predictability.
Level-playing-field conditions for all operators
Through level-playing-field regulations in trade, carbon, waste, and chemicals, fair competition should be maintained for all EU operations. This would give European manufacturers with equal access to markets and resources while also allowing our industry's high standards to be translated to a global level.
Ambitious innovation strategies
Europe's nonferrous metals industry is at the forefront of energy and raw material efficiency innovation, and it has continually invested in technologies that improve output while improving environmental performance.
Coherent, consistent and enforced regulation
For investment planning in the nonferrous metals industry, a consistent and stable regulatory environment is essential. Smarter regulation should not suffocate the competitiveness of our sector, and it should avoid superfluous overlaps or policies that contradict one another.
Support to sustainable resource management
There is still much more we can do to help create a circular economy. This may be accomplished through an ambitious legislative framework that targets the whole value chain, keeps metals as valuable assets throughout their existence, and encourages synergies in production, product design, and end-of-life management.
Support to sustainable resource management
Because our sector operates on a worldwide scale, we rely on the EU to play a proactive role in establishing conditions for free and fair international commerce. Action is required to ensure market access for our worldwide exports as well as equitable access to primary and secondary metals on the EU market.