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Alumina Between Weakness In Australia And Production Cuts In China
The FOB Western Australia (WA) alumina market recorded a week-on-week decline, in a context characterized by low activity levels and progressively weakening sentiment. At the same time, the Chinese domestic market is facing production cuts and maintenance shutdowns,...
Base Metals On The SHFE Fall: Tin Leads Losses Amid Macro Caution And Profit-Taking
Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) recorded a marked decline during the morning session on Monday February 2, with tin posting the largest drop across the entire complex. The move reflects a return of caution among market participants, in a...
LME Base Metals Between All-Time Highs And Profit-Taking: Volatile Week Without Clear Direction
After a week characterized by strong swings, three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) were almost unchanged from the previous week in early trading on Friday January 30, despite the reaching of new all-time highs on Thursday. Copper and tin...
Stainless Steel In China: Record Production Above 40 Million Tonnes But Consumption Lags Behind
In 2025, China’s crude stainless steel production surpassed the threshold of 40 million tonnes for the first time, marking a new historical record for the sector. However, the growth of consumption remained at a more moderate pace, accentuating the structural...