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China’s Nickel Matte Imports See a Surge Driven by Indonesian Production Resumption
China's nickel matte imports recorded a sharp increase in May 2025, according to the latest customs data released on June 20. China imported 32,070 tonnes of nickel matte, up 37.9% month-on-month and 34.9% year-on-year. The significant jump breaks a three-month...
Nickel Premiums Remain Steady Globally Despite Price Weakness
European physical nickel premiums – including full-plate cathodes, 4x4 cathodes and briquettes – remained unchanged during the week ending Tuesday, June 24, signaling a consolidation phase after months of volatility. The premium for uncut cathodes in bonded warehouses...
Strategic Gold: A Crucial Source of Revenue for Crisis-Ridden Copper Producers
In the current landscape of the metallurgical industry, gold has emerged as a critical resource for copper producers, offering a financial lifeline in a context characterized by negative treatment charges (TCs) and rapidly increasing operating costs. According to a...
Tin Premiums in Asia and Europe Remain Stable Amid Limited Supply and Inactive Market
The week ending Tuesday, June 24, saw tin premiums in Asia and Europe remain largely stable. In both regions, the balance between sluggish demand and tight spot availability kept premium levels unchanged, reflecting a landscape dominated by uncertainty and...