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Global Copper Premium Market: Europe Stalls, China Rebounds
The European copper cathode premium market continues to move in a phase of prolonged stagnation, characterized by a combination of weak demand, high stock levels and rising logistics costs. According to several market participants, the spot segment appears...
Guinea Moves Toward Bauxite Export Restrictions: Pressure From An Oversupplied Market
Guinea is preparing to take decisive action in the global bauxite market, considering export restrictions starting from April. The decision comes in a context of strong imbalance between demand and supply across the entire aluminum value chain, with prices now...
Copper Scrap Market: Narrowing Discounts Amid Global Pressures And Shrinking Supply
The global copper scrap market is going through a phase of strong tension, marked by a narrowing of import discounts into China and a contraction in available supply. At the core of this shift is the recent retreat in London Metal Exchange (LME) copper futures, which...
Global Zinc Market: Stable Premiums Amid Tight Supply In Europe And Weak Demand In Asia
The global zinc market continues to move in a phase of apparent premium stability, but beneath the surface, divergent dynamics are emerging between Europe and Asia. While Europe is facing tightening supply in the spot market, key Asian hubs are experiencing weak...