Us Stainless Steel Scrap Prices Rise In January: Lifted By Nickel, Ferrous Scrap And Molybdenum
Monthly consumer prices for stainless steel scrap in the United States increased in January, supported by strong gains in nickel prices, a firmer ferrous scrap market and higher alloy costs, while demand remained selective and cautiously managed by mills. The upward...
Hot-Rolled Coil Prices Hold Firm In Europe And The Us: Tight Supply, Cbam And Cautious Demand Shape The Market
The global hot-rolled coil (HRC) market is entering 2026 with prices broadly stable but structurally supported, both in Europe and in the United States, against a backdrop of tight supply, new regulatory barriers and cautious downstream demand. Despite thin trading...
Copper Premiums Under Pressure In Europe And The Us: High Prices, Arbitrage And Caution Weigh On The Spot Market
The spot copper markets in Europe and the United States are moving through a phase of hesitation and low liquidity, with premiums broadly stable or edging lower, despite copper prices trading near record highs. Market sentiment is being shaped by elevated LME prices,...
Venezuela’s Mineral Potential Remains Trapped Between Rich Geology And Structural Risk
Venezuela holds significant geological potential for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, but governance weaknesses, security risks and international sanctions are expected to continue constraining development in the near term. According to Commodity...
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