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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Extends Cobalt Export Ban: Targeting Balance, Not Deficit
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s largest cobalt producer, has decided to extend its ban on cobalt hydroxide exports for another three months, in the hope of restoring the balance between supply and demand to “healthier” levels. Raissa Kikunda,...
Global Aluminum Production Rebounds in May 2025, But Challenges Remain
According to updated data from the International Aluminum Institute (IAI), global primary aluminum production accelerated in May 2025, exceeding the growth rate observed in the same period of the previous year. While the monthly increase in May 2024 was +2.22%, this...
Zinc Premiums Steady Globally in Calm Summer Week
Special High Grade (SHG) zinc premiums remained stable globally during the week ending Tuesday, July 1. However, the market was characterized by limited activity, impacted by the summer seasonality, delivery delays in Europe and a general slowdown in demand,...
Resilient Demand in South Korea Supports NCM Black Mass Prices
Steady consumer demand in South Korea continues to support purchase prices for nickel, cobalt, manganese (NCM) black mass. In the past week, market sources confirmed that South Korean buyers maintained high activity in the spot market, helping to support payables —...