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Margin Pressure: Copper Treatment Charges Weigh On Aurubis’ Results
The decline in copper Treatment and Refining Charges (TC/RCs) had a direct and significant impact on the fourth-quarter 2025 results of Aurubis, contributing to a marked contraction in profitability, despite overall revenue growth. In the October–December period,...
The United States Redraws The Geopolitics Of Critical Minerals
The United States convened more than 50 countries in Washington this week for a summit dedicated to critical minerals, marking a turning point in the global governance of strategic raw materials used in semiconductors, electric vehicles and defense supply chains. The...
Stable Premiums For Nickel Cathode In China Amid Volatility And Caution
During the week to Tuesday February 3, premiums for full-plate nickel cathode in China remained broadly unchanged, within a context marked by strong volatility in futures prices and particularly weak spot demand. According to market participants, sharp swings in...
Climate Targets At Risk For The European Union
The European Union risks missing its 2030 climate targets unless it decisively addresses bottlenecks along critical raw materials supply chains, particularly with regard to financing and recycling. This is the warning contained in a report published on February 2 by...