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• Commercial airliner demand keeps aerospace soaring May 01, 2013

  Despite a somewhat discouraging trend in the defense sector, global demand and investment are expected to maintain a profitable market climate.

• Crony capitalism and the public sector ‘privilege’ May 01, 2013

  Politicians argue that they are creating jobs, but taking sides in the market may well eliminate jobs elsewhere in the steel industry.

• Despite a slow start, optimism remains for aluminum distributors May 01, 2013

  Bright spots:  Strong demand is anticipated from commercial and private aerospace, chemical, petrochemical and value-added fabrication.

• Economy at forefront of discussions at ISRI conference May 01, 2013

  North American scrap iron and steel dealers, brokers and buyers are not overly optimistic, at least through spring and summer this year.

• Rail accident highlights oil, gas transportation battle May 01, 2013

  Transporting oil via rail could present a greater environmental risk than moving it by pipeline, some energy infrastructure executives argue.

• Iron ore: Where it all begins for the steel industry Mar 29, 2013

  Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, iron ore requirements—and how to fulfill them—remain an industry constant worldwide.