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Rare Earths: Stable Prices and a Truce in the Trade War
After months of uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the rare earth market could see a short-term stabilization, thanks to a deal between the United States and China that eases export restrictions on critical minerals. A June 27 agreement between Beijing and...
Ferrous Scrap Sees Ups and Downs in June Amid Volatile Prices and Weak Demand
The month of June has shown a fluctuating trend for ferrous scrap, with an initial recovery followed by a sudden price reversal in the last week. In the first ten days, in fact, there was a partial recovery, with increases of up to €10/t, but the trend then reversed...
Alumina Prices Rise in Australia and China as Supply Pressures Intensify
Spot prices for Australian-sourced alumina rose modestly during the week ending Thursday, July 3, driven by a slight increase in spot market activity and smoother international logistics dynamics. According to Commodity Evolution, the daily price index for alumina fob...
Japan-bound Aluminum Premium Declines in Quarter
The quarterly premium for P1020A aluminum deliveries to major Japanese ports (MJP) for Q3 2025 was set at $108 per tonne above the London Metal Exchange (LME) spot price. This is a sharp reduction from the previous quarter, confirming a bearish market environment for...