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China Copper Market Between Stagnation And Regulatory Wait-And-See
China’s imported copper cathode market is experiencing a clear slowdown, caught between seasonal factors, regulatory uncertainty, and unfavorable market conditions. Ahead of the Labor Day holidays (May 1-5), market participants describe a context marked by reduced...
Alcoa Evaluates Warrick Restart Between Opportunities And Structural Constraints
The potential restart of idled capacity at the Warrick smelter in Newburgh, Indiana, represents one of the most emblematic challenges for the US aluminium sector. Alcoa is carefully evaluating this option, aware that it is a complex operation requiring an investment...
Mercuria Strengthens Its Presence In Metals With A New Strategic Investment
Swiss trader Mercuria takes a decisive step in strengthening its presence in the metals sector by acquiring a 25% stake in a new aluminium smelter in Indonesia, owned by Chinese giant Tsingshan Holding Group. The move is part of a broader expansion strategy,...
US Metals Premiums Between Tensions And Uncertainty
The US non-ferrous metals market continues to operate in a context of high instability and mixed signals, where supply-demand dynamics intersect with geopolitical and logistical factors. In particular, aluminum and zinc premiums in the Midwest show diverging...