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Import Pressure And Testing Of Chinese Material
The European copper premium market is going through a phase of apparent immobility. On Tuesday February 10, premiums remained stable, reflecting a prolonged lack of buying interest in the spot market. The atmosphere among producers and traders is that of a market on...
The Scrap Market In Mexico Accelerates Again
The scrap market in Mexico continues its upward run. In the week ended Friday February 6, ferrous material prices recorded another increase, supported by a combination of low scrap generation and still-solid industrial demand, particularly in the key areas of...
US Copper And Zinc: The Market Stabilizes After Turbulence
The US copper market showed signs of calm in the pricing session ending Tuesday February 10. After weeks of volatility linked to tariff concerns and distortions between LME and COMEX, sentiment now appears more balanced. The weekly premium for copper grade 1 cathode,...
Section 232 Tariffs: US Steel Production Reignites With Force
The return of Section 232 tariffs at 50% on steel represented, according to the Steel Manufacturing Association, the most significant government intervention for the US steel industry in decades. In 2025, raw steel production in the United States increased by 3.36%...