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Japan: MJP Aluminum Premium Drops
The quarterly premium for aluminum delivered to major Japanese ports (MJP) settled at $86 per ton above the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price for the fourth quarter of 2025, marking the lowest level since early 2023 and the third consecutive decline....
European Flat Steel: Prices Stable But Sentiment Improving Amid CBAM Expectations and Signs of Upward 2026
The European market for heavy steel plate remained largely stable in the week ending Thursday, October 23, despite slight upward pressure in Italy and a narrowing price range in Northern Europe. In Italy, offers for delivery in the first quarter of 2026 are between...
Chinese Refined Zinc Exports Rebound: Small Pilot Lots Signal Gradual Reopening of Foreign Sales
Chinese refined zinc exports recorded a significant increase in September, confirming the expectations of many operators: the window for foreign sales is slowly reopening. According to customs data released by China, outbound shipments reached 2,477.83 tons, an...
Southeast Asian Aluminum Scrap: Market Cautious Amid LME Volatility, Weak Demand, and Stable Prices for Secondary Alloys
The Southeast Asian aluminum scrap market saw a week of limited trading through Tuesday, October 21, held back by a mix of volatility in international markets, holidays in India, and weak prices for casting alloys destined for China and Japan. The three-month aluminum...