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Regional Nickel and Zinc Markets Compared: Europe on the Move, Asia More Cautious
Global nickel and zinc markets were mixed in the week ending Tuesday, May 20, across Europe, China and the United States. While the market was buoyant in Europe — with zinc premiums rising and nickel briquettes correcting — Asia was largely flat, with the Asian LME...
Most Base Metals Drop on Shfe, Tin Leads Losses
Most base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) saw their prices decline in the morning session on Thursday, May 22, with tin contract declining the most. As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time, the prices of the most traded contracts for each metal, on a per...
Demand, tariffs and regional misalignments: the global ferrous scrap market under pressure
In an increasingly turbulent environment, the global ferrous scrap market continues to reflect the complex interactions between industrial demand, aggressive trade policies and regional logistics dynamics. According to the latest report by the Bureau of International...
Global primary aluminum production: April 2025 stabilizes above 6 million tons
The month of April 2025 closes with a new significant balance for the primary aluminum sector. According to data collected by the International Aluminum Institute (IAI) and aggregated by geographical area, global production reached 6,033,000 tons, confirming a high...