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Secondary Aluminium, DIN226/A380 Halts Its Decline: Stable Prices But Foundries Remain Under Pressure
The European secondary aluminium market has interrupted, at least temporarily, the sequence of declines that had characterized recent weeks. As of October 23, 2026, DIN226/A380 pressure diecasting ingot delivered to European consumers remains assessed at 2,650–2,800...
European HDPE: Spot Prices Fall While Contracts Rise As Ethylene Divides The Market
European HDPE is showing two opposing trends: weaker spot levels for film, blow moulding and injection; higher mainland contract prices driven by rising ethylene costs. This divergence requires careful attention to commercial terms and procurement management. The...
Wind Turbines, The US Opens A New Trade Front: No Immediate Tariffs, But Uncertainty Rises For Metals
The United States is opening a new chapter in wind-energy trade policy, but it is not imposing immediate new tariffs. The October 22, 2026 measure initiates negotiations over turbine and component imports after the government identified potential national security...
Copper, LS MnM Weighs A 15% Concentrate Cut: Negative TCs Shake Asian Smelters
The crisis in copper refining margins is entering a more delicate phase. LS MnM, South Korea's leading dedicated operator, is considering reducing concentrate purchases for 2027. The discussion comes ahead of annual supply contract negotiations, while the treatment...