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Asian Scrap Market Tightens As Prices Rise In Japan And Taiwan Amid Limited Supply
Japanese steel scrap spot export prices rose in the week to Wednesday January 21, supported by tight supply, renewed interest from South Asia, and firm deep-sea transactions, according to Commodity Evolution. Limited availability meant that few shippers had large...
China’s Steel Billet And Slab Exports Surge In 2025 On Competitive Prices And Strong Global Demand
In 2025, China’s exports of steel billet and slab recorded a sharp increase compared with 2024, driven by highly competitive prices and strong international demand. Data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) show that Asian countries...
Rio Tinto Beats Forecasts As Copper Production Rises In A Tightening Market
Mining group Rio Tinto recorded a strong increase in copper production last year, beating its own forecasts, at a time when copper prices are rallying and concerns over future supply deficits and mine disruption risks remain elevated. The company announced the results...
Korea Zinc: No Impact On Shipments Following LME Suspension
South Korean producer Korea Zinc has stated that its zinc shipments will not be affected by the decision of the London Metal Exchange (LME) to suspend deliveries of its metal into LME-approved warehouses from April. The LME announced on Wednesday January 14 that from...