Scrap On Hold: South Asian Market Pauses After Ceasefire
The South Asian ferrous scrap market has entered a phase of stagnation. Following the announcement of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, market participants have adopted an extremely cautious stance, significantly slowing trading activity. According to...
BL Duke Strengthens Midwest Presence: New Hub In Portage
In the industrial heart of the United States, a new strategic move is taking shape in the metals recycling sector. BL Duke, a specialist scrap metal recycler, has launched a new operational base in Portage, Indiana, through a logistics partnership with US Steel....
Steel At Two Speeds: Europe Stalls, United States Accelerates
The global hot-rolled coil (HRC) market is currently split into two opposing trajectories. On one side Europe, stuck in a phase of stagnation; on the other the United States, where prices continue to rise, supported by limited availability and resilient demand. This...
Secondary Aluminium Under Pressure: ADC12 Margins Shrink
The global secondary aluminium market is facing increasing tension. Producers of ADC12 alloy ingots have seen their profitability erode, squeezed between slowing demand and persistently high production costs. According to Commodity Evolution, in the week ending April...
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