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Base Metal Prices Decline on Shanghai Futures Exchange After US Rate Cut
On the morning of Thursday, September 18, most base metal prices listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) declined following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut. The US central bank's decision, while widely anticipated, had an immediate impact on investor...
Black Mass Market in South Korea and Southeast Asia: Intense Competition, Margins Under Pressure
Battery metal recyclers in South Korea have continued to purchase NCM black mass from various countries to ensure sufficient volumes and quality for their production lines, despite increasingly thin margins. Availability remains tight globally, and according to...
The European Union Extends Safeguard Investigation into Manganese and Silicon
The European Commission announced, via the Official Journal of the EU on September 16, that it has extended the duration of its safeguard investigation into imports of manganese- and silicon-based alloying elements. According to Article 6(3) of the European...
Italian Steel Production Rises: August Reports a 7.3% Year-Over-Year Growth
August 2025 saw a positive sign for the Italian steel industry. According to available data, steel production stood at 821,000 tons, a 7.3% increase compared to August 2024. This result confirms the expansionary trend observed throughout the year. For the entire...