US Copper Market: Stability Amid Tariff Uncertainty And LME-COMEX Arbitrage
The US copper market maintained surprising stability during the pricing session ending Tuesday February 24, despite renewed tensions linked to tariff policy. The weekly copper grade 1 cathode premium, ddp Midwest US, stood at 7-8 cents per lb, unchanged from the...
Brazil Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Steel: A Historic Crackdown On China And India
The Brazilian government has imposed three new anti-dumping measures in 2026 on steel imports, primarily targeting shipments from China and, in one case, from India. The decision represents a significant shift in the country’s trade policy, with duties ranging between...
Finland Launches Europe’s First Integrated Battery-Grade Lithium Supply Chain
Finland has officially inaugurated Europe’s first fully integrated battery-grade lithium production chain, marking a historic milestone for the continent’s critical raw materials industry. With the start-up of the Keliber Project in Kaustinen, western Finland, Europe...
Containerized Scrap In Taiwan: Prices At 15-Month High Amid Tight Offers And Cautious Demand
Spot prices for containerized steel scrap imports into Taiwan reached a new 15-month high, supported by particularly thin offer availability after the Lunar New Year holidays. According to indications gathered by Commodity Evolution, US suppliers of heavy melting...
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