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Global Primary Aluminum Premiums Remain Stable
Primary aluminum premiums in major global markets remained mostly stable during the week ended Tuesday, June 17, despite some regional variations driven by geopolitical, seasonal and tariff factors. While premiums in the United States and Japan remained stable,...
Spot Zinc Treatment Charges Increase In China In June 2025
Spot treatment charges (TCs) for imported zinc concentrates in China have seen a sharp increase in the first half of June 2025, according to several market sources. The latest assessment published on June 13 put spot cif China TCs in a range of $45-70 per tonne, up...
Prolonged Weakness in the European Hot Rolled Coil Market
The European hot rolled coil (HRC) market continues to show clear signs of fatigue, with prices in free fall and industrial demand struggling to recover. The current difficulties are the combined effect of a fragile macroeconomic context, marked by a generalized...
Nickel Premiums Steady in Europe and China Despite Global Tensions
During the week ended Tuesday, June 17, 2025, nickel premiums in Europe and China were unchanged, reflecting a surprisingly calm market despite rising geopolitical and macroeconomic tensions. The lack of changes in premiums occurred in an environment of potential...