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Aurubis Aims to Expand US Copper Sales Despite Tariff Investigations
German nonferrous metals giant Aurubis has announced plans to increase its copper sales in the United States as the US investigation into Section 232 import tariffs continues and the company expands its new plant in Richmond, Augusta, Georgia. The news was disclosed...
LME European Copper Stocks Remain High Despite Record Premiums and Limited Supply
Copper stocks in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses in Europe remain surprisingly high, despite premiums for copper cathodes reaching record levels and the region becoming increasingly tight to source the red metal. This is confirmed by numerous market...
Treatment Charges for Imported Zinc Concentrates Rise in China
Treatment charges (TCs) for imported zinc concentrates in China increased sharply in the first half of May, driven by an increase in spot availability. According to market assessments, spot TC, cif China, rose to $30–50/tonne as of May 9, up $10/t (+33.3%) from...
Global Premiums Stable For Primary Aluminum In Still Weak Market
During the week ended May 13, P1020A primary aluminum premiums remained stable globally overall amid low liquidity and subdued demand. However, some local variations, particularly in the United States and Asia, reflected recent political developments and tensions over...