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European Copper, Nickel And Tin Premiums Stable, But The Market Looks At US Duties, Hormuz And AI
The European refined metals market went through the week to Tuesday May 26 in a phase of apparent stability, but beneath the surface very different forces are moving. Physical premiums for copper, nickel and tin remained substantially unchanged, while operators are...
Asia-Pacific Alumina: The Gap Between Buyers And Sellers Widens Amid Supply Concerns And Bauxite Costs
The spot alumina market in the Asia-Pacific area showed in the week to Thursday May 28 a growing gap between buyers’ expectations and sellers’ requests. The discussion focused above all on supply conditions: for some operators the market remains in surplus, with...
CBAM Under Pressure: Risks For Europe’s Aluminium Industry
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now facing a critical test. Originally designed to protect Europe’s low-carbon industry from high-emission imports, the tool risks producing the opposite effect. A structural flaw in the regulation could threaten...
LME Closed for Holidays: Trading Halted Until April 7
The London Metal Exchange will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, for the Easter holidays. During this period, all trading activities will be suspended, with a temporary halt to trading on major industrial metals, including aluminum, copper, zinc, and...