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The Strait Of Hormuz Under Tension: European And American Aluminium Facing A New Premium Surge
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategic maritime corridors in the world, is deeply shaking the global aluminium market. This is not merely a geopolitical crisis: it is a potential systemic shock for the entire non-ferrous metals supply chain....
Base Metals In The Red In Shanghai: Tin In Free Fall
The morning of March 3 opened with a clear signal in Asian markets: base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) recorded a broad retreat, with tin leading a particularly sharp decline. At 10:30am Shanghai time, the most-traded contracts showed a...
Chilean Copper Between Rising Production And Concentrate Supply Tightness
2025 marks a turning point for Antofagasta. Copper-in-concentrate production at Centinela surged by 43%, while cathode production fell by 35%, highlighting a structural shift in the group’s production configuration. At the same time, the mine’s second concentrator...
Section 232 Tariffs: A New Normal For The US Aluminium Market
Section 232 tariffs on aluminium imports into the United States are not a temporary measure, but a structural component of the market. This is the message delivered by Century Aluminum, which sees the tariffs as a supporting element for domestic production and price...