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LME Evaluates Sustainability Premium For Nickel, Copper, Aluminum And Zinc Registered Trademarks.
The London Metal Exchange (LME) announced on April 23 that it is considering the introduction of new sustainability premiums for LME-registered base metals, specifically nickel, copper, aluminum and zinc. The goal is to meet the growing demand for metals with...
Falling Domestic Prices For Stainless Steel In China
In the week ended Wednesday, April 23, domestic stainless steel prices in China fell, supported by a drop in the price of ferrochrome, a major raw material used in production. The price of 2mm cold-rolled stainless steel, grade 304, ex-whs China stood at 1,581 euros a...
World Crude Steel Production Recovers in March, But Quarter Remains Negative
World crude steel production showed signs of recovery in March 2025, reaching 166.1 million tonnes, according to the World Steel Association (worldsteel). The figure marks a 2.9 per cent year-on-year increase, suggesting a possible return of confidence in the global...
Global Refined Copper Market: Premiums Stable in China and the US, Slightly Increasing in South-East Asia
In the week ending Tuesday 22 April, premiums for refined copper (cathode grade A) remained stable in Shanghai and the US, while there was a slight increase in premiums in Southeast Asia. According to market participants, the main reason for this was low liquidity and...