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European Zinc Premiums Decline Slightly, Steady in the United States
In the session ending Tuesday, August 26, European premiums for 99.995% SHG zinc declined slightly, primarily driven by cheaper delivery costs to Western and Northern Europe. According to Commodity Evolution's weekly assessments, premiums stood at: Rotterdam:...
US: Midwest Premium for Primary Aluminum Steady at All-Time High
The premium for primary aluminum P1020A in the US Midwest remained stable at its all-time high for the week ending Tuesday, August 26, despite the typical summer slowdown. According to data from Commodity Evolution, the daily premium valuation stood at 71-73 cents/lb...
World Crude Steel Production Declines in July, with Marked Differences Across Regions…
According to data released by the World Steel Association (worldsteel), world crude steel production contracted 1.3% in July 2025, falling to 150.1 million tons. The first seven months of the year are equally negative: with 1.09 billion tons produced, a 1.9% decline...
United States: First Strategic Minerals Reserve Created in Hawthorne
The United States is establishing its first Strategic Minerals Reserve (SMR), which will be located at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada, in the heart of the American West. This is not just a warehouse, but an integrated platform: secure storage, refining, recycling,...