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Rare Earth Market on the Rise: Rising Prices and New Global Alliances
The rare earth market recorded a significant rise in April 2025. This significant rise reflects a period of high volatility for the global rare earths market, marked by sharp price swings, geopolitical tensions and new strategies among world powers in the race for...
Base Metal Prices Fall on Shanghai Metal Exchange After May Day Holiday
During the morning session on Tuesday, 6 May, most base metal prices listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) fell, marking a weak start after the break for the Labor Day holiday in China. Prices refer to the most traded contracts with delivery in June, updated...
Slight Price Decline For Hot-Rolled (HRC) Steel In Europe: Weak Demand And Caution
The European hot rolled (HRC) steel market fell slightly on Friday, 2 May, amid reduced trade due to the festive period and still weak final demand. According to market sources, buyers showed little interest in the highest bids, which were deemed not in line with...
Low-Carbon Aluminum: Differentials Unchanged In All Regions, But Divergent Trends Emerge
In the month ended Friday, May 2, the differential for low-carbon P1020 aluminum in Europe remained stable amid a generally flat market environment. The differential for P1020A low-carbon fob Europe was priced at $0-20 per ton, the same level as the previous month. A...