EU: No General Shortage of Ferrous Scrap, But Shortage of High-Quality Material Impedes Decarbonization
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a new report that refutes the hypothesis of a general shortage of ferrous scrap in the European Union, but highlighted serious difficulties in sourcing high-quality material, essential for the...
Brazil: Aluminum Billet Import Premium Stable, Focus on 2026 Contracts
The import premium for aluminum billets in Brazil remained stable over the past two weeks until Friday, October 31, as the market gradually focuses on contract negotiations for 2026. Commodity Evolution estimated the premium for 6063 & 6060 aluminum billets for...
Nexa Resources Increases Zinc Production and Prepares for Full Production in 2026 with New Aripuanã Filter
Mining group Nexa Resources closed the third quarter of 2025 with solid production and revenue growth, supported by higher zinc prices and increased sales. According to CEO Ignacio Rosado, Brazil's Aripuanã and Vazante mines have seen a significant increase in...
Mixed Base Metals Open the Week, with Aluminum Highlighted
Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) showed a mixed trend on the morning of Monday, November 3, with aluminum leading the gains, while copper recorded a slight decline. At 10:30 a.m. (Shanghai time), the most traded contracts were priced as...
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