Trafigura And Saudi Exim Seal Landmark Deal To Finance Critical Metals
Trafigura announced on Wednesday January 14 that it had signed a “critical metals insurance policy” with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) at the Future Minerals Forum 2026 in Riyadh. The policy is designed to support multi-year prepayment transactions with...
Uneven Copper Scrap Discounts In The US Amid High Comex Prices And Strong Export Competition
Persistently high Comex copper prices, combined with uneven demand across end-use sectors, kept US copper scrap discounts uneven in the week to Wednesday January 14. Market participants reported a widening of spreads, particularly for brass mill and refiner scrap...
Ferro-Molybdenum Prices Rise In Europe As Post-Holiday Demand Returns
Ferro-molybdenum prices in Europe increased on Thursday January 15, supported by a clear pickup in demand and stronger buying activity following the typical holiday slowdown. Market participants said there has been a noticeable shift in market dynamics, with more...
Mantoverde Strike Curtails Output But Copper Production Remains Resilient
Operations at Mantoverde Mine are expected to run at between 50% and 75% of normal capacity, as strike action by Union 2 continues, Capstone Copper Ltd said on Thursday January 15. The union, which represents around 22% of the company’s total workforce and roughly...
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