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China’s Battery Production Soars As Price War Between EV Makers
China's production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries surged in May, driven by a surge in electric car sales following a price war between automakers. Recent aggressive discounting policies have pushed up registrations, generating growing demand for lithium-ion cells,...
Steel Rebars: Prices At Lowest Since 2020 And Widespread Uncertainty In The Italian Market
The Italian steel rebar market continues to experience a phase of significant weakness. After weeks of constant declines, prices have hit new lows on a weekly basis, falling to the lowest levels recorded since the fourth quarter of 2020. According to market sources,...
Base Metal Prices Fall on Shfe, Zinc Leads the Slide
Most base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) declined in morning trading on Friday, June 20, 2025, with the exception of lead and nickel, which rose. Zinc led the slide, as demand slows down during the summer months. As of 10:30 a.m. Shanghai time,...
Collapse At Codelco’s Potrerillos Smelter: Risk Of Imbalances In Copper Concentrates Market
A serious accident at the historic Potrerillos smelter, part of the El Salvador division of Chilean state-owned company Codelco, has led to an extended shutdown of operations, with potentially significant repercussions on the global spot market for copper...