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A First Quarter of 2026 Amid Physical Tension and Regulatory Uncertainty
The European secondary aluminum and scrap market is preparing to face the first quarter of 2026 in a complex environment, marked by limited physical availability, regulatory uncertainty, and structural changes in international trade flows and carbon pricing. According...
US Stainless Steel Scrap Market in Holiday Mode
The US stainless steel scrap market endured a week of substantial stagnation until Tuesday, December 23, with traders now focused on the holiday season and showing little inclination to close new deals. The widespread feeling among traders, brokers, and processors is...
US Lead and Zinc Scrap Market: Year-End in Waiting Mode
The US lead scrap market, particularly that of used batteries, is heading towards a relatively stable year-end. In the week ending Tuesday, December 23, prices remained unchanged, reflecting a climate of substantial inertia that affects much of the non-ferrous metals...
Benchmark Marks a Turning Point for Blister Copper
The global copper market is experiencing a new turning point in intermediate products. China Nonferrous Metal Mining (CNMC) has reached an agreement with Jiangxi Copper, China's largest smelter, for the supply of blister copper in 2026 at refining charges of $85 per...