Steel Scrap, UK July Prices Fall Under Export Pressure
The UK steel scrap market opened July with a new generalized price correction, mainly caused by weakening exports and the early arrival of the traditional seasonal summer slowdown. Negotiations for July deliveries were mainly concluded with reductions of £10 per tonne...
Coking Coal, Chinese Imports Remain Supported By The Push From Mongolia And Russia
The Chinese coking coal market slowed slightly in May, without, however, interrupting the phase of strong expansion observed since the beginning of 2026. China imported a total of 11.15 million tonnes, down by 1.4% from the 11.30 million tonnes recorded in April. The...
Billets, The International Market Searches For A New Balance
The international billet market is going through a phase of progressive decline, mainly influenced by the decrease in scrap quotations and by demand that, while not completely absent, continues to show insufficient strength to support prices. Purchases are continuing,...
MHP, Third-Quarter Negotiations Stall Between High Costs And Weak Demand
Negotiations for mixed hydroxide precipitate, or MHP, contracts for the third quarter of 2026 are entering an unusually long and complex phase. Producers and buyers continue to confront each other over still-high payable levels, while demand along the...
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