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Zinc And Tin In Europe: Between Cost Pressures And Weak Demand
The European industrial metals market continues to operate in a complex environment, where rising energy costs and geopolitical tensions collide with weak demand. In the period to April 14, zinc and tin showed different dynamics but shared a common feature: the...
Stainless Steel In Asia: Prices Rise Driven By Nickel
The Asian stainless steel market recorded a notable increase in the week ending April 15. The rise was mainly supported by strong gains in nickel futures, which remain the key driver of production costs. However, the price increase was not matched by stronger demand....
Taseko Strengthens Production: Florence Copper Starts Strong
Canadian miner Taseko Mines enters 2026 with encouraging signals, supported by the operational start-up of the Florence Copper project in Arizona. First-quarter results highlight strong production growth and a positive outlook for the copper market, despite a complex...
CBAM Under Pressure: Risks For Europe’s Aluminium Industry
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now facing a critical test. Originally designed to protect Europe’s low-carbon industry from high-emission imports, the tool risks producing the opposite effect. A structural flaw in the regulation could threaten...