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Antamina Pushes Copper And Reduces Zinc: The New Mining Mix Ignites The Concentrates Market
Antamina made a significant shift in its production strategy in the second quarter of 2026. The Peruvian mining complex increased the share of copper-only ore fed into its processing plants to 67%, compared with just 23% recorded in the same period of 2025. At the...
United States, New Clampdown On Brazilian Imports: Cumulative Tariffs At 37.5%
The trade relationship between Brazil and the United States is entering an even more complex phase. The Office of the United States Trade Representative, the USTR, announced the introduction of an additional 12.5% tariff on imports from Brazil and another 59...
China’s Metals Imports Change Profile: Scrap And Ores Rise, Several Refined Products Slow
June customs data confirm that the structure of China’s base metals imports is becoming increasingly selective. Beijing continues to purchase large volumes of raw materials needed to supply its smelting and refining system, but reduces or adjusts imports of...
Mexican Non-Ferrous Scrap, Market Divided Between Resilient Aluminium And Greater Pressure On Copper
The Mexican non-ferrous scrap market went through a week without a uniform direction. The different aluminium categories followed diverging trajectories, while in copper the greater inflow of material increased pressure on the purchasing conditions of refineries. The...