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China and Export Certificates: A Sign of Easing Tensions for Antimony and Strategic Metals
On Friday, December 12, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) published the results of the latest review of export certificates for tungsten, antimony, and silver, valid for the two-year period 2026-2027. This announcement was eagerly awaited by the market, arriving...
Italian Scrap Market Paused After Early Month Price Increases
Following the upward adjustments seen in the first weeks of the month, the Italian ferrous scrap market appears to have entered a phase of substantial wait-and-see sentiment. The emerging sentiment among operators is one of a temporary truce, with price dynamics...
Aluminum Premiums in Japan: Negotiations for the First Quarter of 2026 Begin
Negotiations for aluminum supplies to the main Japanese ports (MJP) for the first quarter of 2026 have entered into force, amid renewed market optimism but also marked divergences in valuations among operators. Negotiations are developing around significantly higher...
Base Metals in Mixed Order at the SHFE: Tin Leads the Rally
The week on the base metals markets at the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) began with mixed performance, but with one undisputed star: tin. During the morning session on Monday, December 15, prices showed divergent movements across the various metals, reflecting a...