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P1020 Aluminum in Europe: Apparent Stability Amid Weak Demand, Geopolitical Uncertainty, and New Trade Flows
Primary P1020 aluminum premiums in Europe remained largely stable in the week ending Tuesday, December 9th, but the calm is more fragile than it appears. Market sources describe a sector experiencing a mix of caution, uncertainty, and conflicting signals regarding...
Europe Under Pressure: Military and Industry Leaders Appeal to Save Battery Supply Chains
A group of high-profile figures—former ministers, NATO generals, ambassadors, and industry heavyweights—has launched an urgent appeal to the European Commission: Europe must drastically strengthen its battery supply chains if it wants to preserve its economic...
Zinc Under Pressure: European Premiums Decline and US Market Stagnant as Industry Looks to 2026
The European zinc market entered a new phase of weakness in the week ending Tuesday, December 9th. Regional premiums fell further, driven by a combination of near-stagnation spot activity and increasing focus on next year's trading, according to numerous trade sources...
US Lead-Acid and Zinc Battery Scrap Market: Export Pressures Push Prices Up
The US lead-acid battery scrap market saw a slight but significant increase in the week ending Tuesday, December 9th. Prices, several sources told Commodity Evolution, edged higher, supported by renewed export pressure and an unexpected operational change from Asia....