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Mercuria Strengthens Its Presence In Metals With A New Strategic Investment
Swiss trader Mercuria takes a decisive step in strengthening its presence in the metals sector by acquiring a 25% stake in a new aluminium smelter in Indonesia, owned by Chinese giant Tsingshan Holding Group. The move is part of a broader expansion strategy,...
US Metals Premiums Between Tensions And Uncertainty
The US non-ferrous metals market continues to operate in a context of high instability and mixed signals, where supply-demand dynamics intersect with geopolitical and logistical factors. In particular, aluminum and zinc premiums in the Midwest show diverging...
Sulfur Crisis And Cost Pressure On Nickel In Indonesia
The surge in sulfur prices, caused by supply disruptions from the Middle East, is deeply reshaping the economics of intermediate nickel production in Indonesia. What was once considered a relatively marginal input has now become the primary constraint for...
Copper: Structural Supply Shortfall To Persist Despite Efficiency And Substitution
The global copper market is heading toward a phase of increasing structural tension, where traditional demand-moderating strategies will not be enough to close the gap between supply and consumption. This was the key message delivered during a recent speech by an...