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Copper And Zinc In Europe: Two Markets Moving Apart
The European base metals market is showing an increasingly clear divergence. On one side, copper is under pressure due to ample availability and weak demand; on the other, zinc premiums are rising sharply, supported by higher production costs and tight raw material...
Zinc In Shanghai: Stability While Awaiting New Trade Flows
The zinc market in Shanghai continues to move in a phase of apparent stability, with premiums unchanged but growing activity beneath the surface. The week ending April 28 confirmed a context characterized by limited trading, unfavorable arbitrage and increasing...
Boliden Revises Outlook After Garpenberg Shutdown
Swedish mining group Boliden is facing a complex phase following the sharp slowdown at its Garpenberg zinc mine, one of its most important assets. In the first quarter of 2026, the company reported a significant reduction in milled volumes, directly resulting from the...
Base Metals And By-Products: New Balances In The Mining Sector
In the global base metals landscape, a structural shift is becoming increasingly evident: by-products are becoming a key element for the economic sustainability of mining and smelting operations. The recent quarterly update from MMG Ltd highlights this transformation....