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US Stainless Steel: Framework Agreement With Indonesia Raises Hopes for Nickel
The US steel industry enthusiastically welcomed the announcement on Tuesday, July 22, of a framework trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia, the world's largest nickel producer. The agreement could pave the way for a gradual lifting of Indonesia's ban...
Aluminum Scrap Prices Rise in Southeast Asia, But Volume Remains Limited
Spot prices for imported aluminum scrap in Southeast Asia rose in the week ending Tuesday, July 22, supported by rising aluminum futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME). However, overall trading remained subdued, hampered by local government crackdowns on illegal...
European Tin Premiums Stable Amid Summer Break
On Tuesday, July 22, the European tin market maintained substantial stability in premiums, amid the usual summer slowdown and extremely limited spot availability. According to Commodity Evolution, the premium for 99.9% tin bars in-whs Rotterdam was estimated between...
Steel Dynamics Enters Aluminum: First Shipment of Flat-Rolled Coil From Columbus
On June 16, 2025, Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) shipped its first commercial shipment of flat-rolled aluminum coil from its new facility in Columbus, Mississippi. The announcement was made during the company's second-quarter earnings call. This shipment comes nearly three...