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Antofagasta Accepts Zero TC/RC: A Signal of Change for the Copper Concentrate Market
A decision destined to spark discussion across the entire copper concentrate sector. Chilean mining group Antofagasta has reached an agreement with several Chinese smelters to sell part of its 2026 copper concentrate supplies at zero treatment and refining charges...
Base Metals Rebound in Shanghai: Nickel and Tin Lead the Rebound
The week began with a marked improvement in sentiment on the base metal markets listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). On the morning of Monday, December 22nd, prices recorded widespread gains, with nickel and tin standing out as the best performers in the...
New Export Licenses Rekindle China’s Stainless Steel Market
China's stainless steel export market showed signs of renewed vitality in the week ending Wednesday, December 17, immediately following the official announcement of a new export licensing policy set to take effect January 1, 2026. The measure, published on Friday,...
Negative Sentiment From China Drags Molybdenum Oxide Prices Down
The international molybdenum oxide market showed renewed signs of weakness on Thursday, December 18, with prices moving lower in both Europe and East Asia. Weighing heavily on traders' sentiment was the spread of negative sentiment from China, which has affected the...