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Lead And Zinc In The US: Prices Supported By Exports And Domestic Competition
The US lead and zinc scrap market continues to move within a delicate balance, where exports support lead battery prices, while in the zinc segment demand appears more fragile and fragmented. In the week ending Tuesday February 17, the lead scrap battery segment...
Black Mass In Asia: Apparent Stability Amid Holidays And Export Restrictions
Asian black mass markets experienced a week of apparent stability, with payables largely unchanged despite significantly reduced trading activity due to Lunar New Year holidays. After a frenetic start to the year, nickel and lithium markets cooled. Prices settled...
Copper In Europe: Premiums Decline Under Import Pressure
The European refined copper market is moving in a context of increasing pressure. On Tuesday February 17, premiums declined, influenced by a mix of aggressive import offers, weak demand and still elevated inventory levels. Chinese material offers, reported at $120-150...
Usmca Toward A New Agreement: Ternium Bets On A More Balanced Deal
The renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could mark a turning point for the North American steel industry. According to Ternium, the ongoing process should culminate in a “mutually beneficial” agreement capable of strengthening regional...