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Kipushi Mine Reports Solid Production Despite Slight Quarterly Decline
The Kipushi zinc mine, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), produced 41,788 tons of zinc concentrates in the second quarter of 2025, according to a statement from Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines on July 8. Although this figure is slightly below...
Nickel Premiums Stable in a Calmer Summer Market
Global nickel premiums remained unchanged in the week ending Tuesday, July 8, reflecting a seasonal slowdown in market activity. According to industry sources, the current summer lull has limited liquidity and kept prices stable in both Europe and China. In Europe,...
Spot Copper Premiums Steady Across Major Global Markets Ahead of Clarification on US Tariffs
Spot copper premiums in major global markets—Europe, Asia, and the United States—remained unchanged during the assessment period ending Tuesday, July 8. Market participants continue to adopt a wait-and-see and cautious stance, in the absence of clear details regarding...
Rebound and Tensions in the Italian Steel Rebar, Beam, Rolled Products, and Welded Pipe Markets
After months of prolonged decline and a price collapse that pushed traded values to historic lows of €230-250/t (basic starting price), the Italian rebar market appears to be seeing a turning point. According to several sources, producers have been tightening their...