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Asian Copper Cathode Market: Premiums Rise in Shanghai, Stability in Southeast Asia
In the week ending Tuesday, August 26, the imported copper cathode market in Shanghai saw premiums rise, supported by increased trading activity. Improving import arbitrage conditions fueled this momentum, which stimulated buyer appetite. A Shanghai-based trader...
Asian Black Mass Market: Payables Stable Amid Summer Calm and Lithium Pressure
In the week ending Wednesday, August 27, payables for black mass destined for major Asian recycling hubs remained stable, reflecting unchanged market fundamentals. According to industry sources, South Korean refiners continued to purchase black mass at a steady pace...
Resolution Copper Mine Delays in Arizona: Court Blocks Project at Apache Request
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the Resolution Copper project in Arizona, one of the country's most ambitious mining investments, intended to supply approximately 25% of the US's copper needs for the next forty years. The injunction, issued...
Japanese Market: Stability Ahead of Fourth-Quarter Negotiations
The Main Japanese Port (MJP) premium on aluminum remained stable in the week ending Tuesday, August 26, supported by reduced liquidity during the typical summer lull. Commodity Evolution's valuation for spot P1020A (MJP) aluminum, cif Japan, stood at $57-$75/ton on...