BHP and the Yuan Shift: Australia Enters the Era of Iron Ore De-Dollarization
A decision destined to leave a lasting impression on global commodity markets: BHP Billiton, the Australian mining giant, has agreed to settle 30% of its spot iron ore sales to Chinese buyers in yuan (RMB), breaking with the centuries-old tradition of using the US...
China: Battery Recycling Market Grows Strongly Amid Cobalt and Lithium Price Increases
The Chinese lithium-ion battery recycling market continued its bullish trend in the week ending Thursday, October 30, 2025, supported by positive sentiment in the cobalt and lithium markets, according to multiple sources told Commodity Evolution. Optimism among...
Tariffs and Industrial Policies at the Center of Debate in Dallas
The annual Copper and Brass Supply Chain Association (CBSCA) Red Metals Summit, held in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, brought together producers, traders, and analysts to discuss tariffs, trade policies, and the new challenges facing the US economy....
P1020A Aluminum Premiums in Asia: Overall Stability Amid Weak Demand and Hopes of Recovery in Japan
During the week ending Wednesday, October 29, 2025, P1020A aluminum premiums in Asia remained generally stable, in a market still characterized by weak demand and limited spot activity, but with slightly more constructive sentiment thanks to the international and...
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