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US Spot Markets Slowed By Labor Day: Zinc Rises, Aluminium Declines
The US spot markets for copper, zinc and aluminium experienced a week characterized by reduced trading and cautious demand, with the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7 limiting the presence of operators and shortening the pricing session that ended on Tuesday,...
Aluminium Scrap, Europe Divided Over New Export Restrictions
The European Commission’s possible abandonment of plans to introduce a duty on aluminium scrap exports has opened a deep divide within Europe’s recycling industry. Producers are calling for an effective measure applying to all destinations and material...
European Zinc Under Pressure: Premiums Rise Amid Expensive Energy And Production Risks
Northern European zinc premiums narrowed upward in the week ended Tuesday, September 8, supported by growing concerns about metal availability. The market fears further production cuts at European smelters, already penalized by high energy costs and treatment charges...
Mixed SHFE Metals, Nickel Leads The Declines
Base metals showed mixed performances on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on the morning of Wednesday, September 9, with copper, aluminium and lead recording slight gains, while zinc, tin and especially nickel declined. At 10:30am Shanghai time, the October 2026 nickel...