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Global Tin Premiums: Downward Pressure in Asia and the United States, Stability in Europe
During the assessment period ending Tuesday, August 5, 99.9% tin premiums remained stable in Europe, while declining in the United States and major Asian markets. The broad-based decline was primarily attributed to weak demand, low spot trading, and volatile benchmark...
Global P1020A Primary Aluminum Premiums: Mixed Movements, but US and Europe Remain Supported
Global P1020A primary aluminum premiums showed mixed trends during the week ending Tuesday, August 5. However, despite the typical summer calm, premiums in the United States and Europe strengthened due to specific supportive factors, such as tight supplies and limited...
Australia Considers National Price Floors and Offtakes for Rare Earth Elements
Australia is considering the introduction of a price floor and national purchasing agreements (offtakes) for rare earth elements and other strategic raw materials, as part of the creation of a national reserve of critical minerals. This initiative aims to support...
US Nickel Premiums Rise Sharply: Tariff Effects Making Their Marks
US nickel premiums saw a surprising surge in the monthly price assessment session ending Tuesday, August 5. According to market sources, the primary driver of this upward movement was the direct effect of import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The premium...