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Southeast Asian Aluminum Scrap: Market Paused Amid LME Volatility and Year-End
The Southeast Asian aluminum scrap import market experienced a relatively stable week until Tuesday, December 9th, with prices moving sideways and limited liquidity. Activity was held back by several concurrent factors: year-end seasonality, which slowed scrap...
2026 Copper Negotiations Stalled: Antofagasta and Smelters Play for Time
Negotiations for 2026 copper concentrate supplies between Chilean producer Antofagasta and major copper smelters in China and Japan are progressing extremely slowly, amidst significant uncertainty that continues to weigh on the market. In mid-December, operators...
China Cracks Down on Steel Exports: Mandatory Licensing Starting in 2026
Beijing is preparing to introduce a new and significant change in the management of steel exports. Starting January 1, 2026, China will impose export licensing controls on a wide range of steel products, including pig iron, scrap, semi-finished products, and finished...
Zinc Takes Center Stage: Major Producers Increase Output Driven by Price Rally
The global zinc market accelerated significantly in the third quarter of 2025, with the world's largest producers significantly increasing production levels, taking advantage of a sharply rising price environment and persistent supply tension. According to data from...