Global Steel Production Declines In 2025 As Weakness Spreads Across Key Markets
Global crude steel production across the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association totaled 139.6 million tonnes in December 2025, marking a year-on-year decline of 3.7% and confirming the broad-based weakness that characterized the entire year. Annual data...
Freeport Resources And Kumul Minerals Launch Strategic Dialogue On The Yandera Copper Project
Freeport Resources Inc. announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kumul Minerals Holdings Ltd, the state-owned mining investment company of Papua New Guinea, aimed at cooperating on the advancement of the Yandera copper project,...
Zinc Premiums Flat In Europe And China Amid Weak Demand And Waiting Markets
Physical zinc premiums in Europe and China remained broadly stable in the week ended Tuesday January 27, reflecting a market still lacking momentum, characterized by limited spot trading, subdued liquidity, and demand that has yet to provide concrete signs of...
SHFE Base Metals Lower As Tin Pulls Back After Record Highs
Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) moved mostly lower during morning trading on Wednesday January 28, with tin posting the sharpest decline after the strong rebound seen in the previous session. The move reflects a phase of profit-taking and...
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