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Primary Aluminum Production Declines Monthly But Increases Year-over-Year
China's primary aluminum production reached 3.81 million tons in June, a 0.5% decrease from May, but a 3.4% increase from June 2024. This is according to the latest data released on July 15 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Despite the slight decline...
Nickel Sulfate Premium Stable in South Korea and Japan Despite US Political Uncertainty
The nickel sulfate premium for the South Korean and Japanese markets remained stable in the week ending Friday, July 11, according to several market sources. This development comes amid significant political uncertainty stemming from the United States' approval of the...
The Crisis’ Wreckage Is Receding: Chinese Zinc Smelters Regain Control of Treatment
Chinese zinc smelters are regaining negotiating power with miners thanks to the sharp rise in treatment charges (TCs) for zinc concentrate, which have returned to the range of $55-$80 per ton according to the latest assessment by Commodity Evolution on July 11. This...
A $7.5 Billion US Package Boosts Critical Raw Materials
On July 4, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB), a measure that represents a historic economic intervention to support the production of critical raw materials. The measure, welcomed enthusiastically by market participants and...