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European Polypropylene Prices Slightly Decline on Lower Oil Prices and Sluggish Demand
Spot prices for polypropylene (PP) in Europe have seen a slight decline over the past week. The main reason for this was weak crude oil prices, which dampened expectations of a possible price increase along the petrochemicals supply chain. During the week,...
Ivanhoe Electric Sets Focus on US-Made Copper with Santa Cruz Project in Arizona
Ivanhoe Electric, a mining company listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges, has announced an ambitious project to produce copper cathodes in the heart of Arizona, near Casa Grande. The goal is clear: to strengthen the United States' self-sufficiency in the...
Japan’s Import Premiums for Primary Aluminum Collapse
Primary aluminum import premiums in Japan have seen a sharp decline in Q3 2025. The Q3 premium was set at $108/mt over the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price, for CIF delivery to major Japanese ports. This is a 40.66% decline from the Q2 premium of $182/mt. The Q3...
Domestic Demand Down, Production Up: The Double Paradox of Chinese Steel
In May 2025, apparent steel demand in China slowed further, according to market analysis collected on June 25. Market participants expect the downward trend to continue in July, as Chinese steelmakers show little inclination to cut production despite a pressured...