Despite headwinds such as the NAFTA renegotiations, Mexico’s steel sector is seeing large investments by the likes of Ternium and ArcelorMittal and is moving up the value chain, driven by a booming automotive sector.
"The market in Mexico used to be only based on price, but now clients are also looking for quality and are able to pay a little more. Companies must have high efficiency and be prepared to produce products when the client needs them.”
Despite headwinds such as the NAFTA renegotiations, Mexico’s steel sector is seeing large investments by the likes of Ternium and ArcelorMittal, and is moving up the value chain, driven by a booming automotive sector.
As the second half of 2024 approaches, Peru stands at a crossroads. According to the latest figures, the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed Peru as the second-largest copper producer. Cabinet changes under Boluarte's administration and ongoing corruption cases have taken a toll on investor confidence, and illegal mining remains a pressing issue. However, not everything is lost for the Andean country, and the mining sector presents growth opportunities.
"We plan to double our copper production by the end of the decade. There remains significant upside potential in the gold industry, and the copper operations are strategic and additive to that."