S. Norton Expands Glasgow Site with Major Investment in Sustainability and Exports
British scrap metal processor S. Norton has announced a major investment in its King George V Dock facility in Govan, Glasgow, acquired in December 2023. This move marks a significant advancement in both operational capacity and environmental sustainability for the...
European Ferro-Titanium Prices Below $5/kg for the First Time Since 2020
European ferro-titanium prices have fallen below the psychological threshold of $5/kg for the first time since November 2020, amid thin trading dominated by steel mill tenders rather than broader spot market flows. Market sources told Commodity Evolution that the...
Shanghai Futures Exchange: Copper and Lead Rise, Other Metals Steady
On the morning of Friday, September 19, copper and lead prices rose on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), with copper leading the gains. Other base metals remained unchanged from the previous day's close. As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, the most traded contracts...
Steel in Italy and Europe: Falling Prices, Weak Demand, and Regulatory Expectations
The Italian rebar market has experienced a further decline in the last week, with prices falling from the previous starting price of €280/t to a range between €260 and €270/t. According to market sources, the higher levels are applied only for small orders (up to 100...
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