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Zinc Concentrate Treatment Charges Into China Keep Falling As Market Tightens
Spot treatment charges (TCs) for zinc concentrates shipped into China declined further in the pricing session ended Friday January 9, extending a sharp reversal after rising gradually through much of 2025. The rapid fall in smelting fees is increasingly seen by market...
Indian Aluminium Scrap Prices Continue To Rise As LME Strength, China And Tight Supply Drive The Market
Indian aluminium scrap prices recorded further gains in the week to Wednesday January 14, supported by the persistent rise in primary aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and by intensifying global competition for available scrap volumes. Despite...
China’s Stainless Steel Prices Find Support From Nickel As Export Prices Ease
China’s domestic stainless steel prices edged higher in the week to Wednesday January 14, supported mainly by rising nickel prices and higher production costs, according to market sources. However, demand recovery remains cautious, with most buyers adopting a...
Base Metals Rise On The Shfe As Tin Extends Rally And Nickel Gains On Supply Concerns
Most base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) strengthened during morning trading on Thursday January 15, led once again by a powerful rally in tin, while nickel recorded the second-largest gain, supported by renewed supply-side concerns. The moves...