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United States: First Strategic Minerals Reserve Created in Hawthorne
The United States is establishing its first Strategic Minerals Reserve (SMR), which will be located at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada, in the heart of the American West. This is not just a warehouse, but an integrated platform: secure storage, refining, recycling,...
Copper and Aluminum: Concentrate Tensions, Billet Stability
After eight consecutive weeks of increases, treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) on copper concentrates recorded their first decline since the end of June. In the week ending Friday, August 22, the index calculated by Commodity Evolution, based on CIF Asia Pacific,...
China: Record Zinc Concentrate Imports in July
In July 2025, China recorded a record import of zinc concentrates, exceeding the 500,000 ton mark for the first time. According to customs data, imports reached 501,425 tonnes, up 33.6% year-on-year and 56% month-on-month. In the first seven months of the year, total...
Nickel Pig Iron in China: Slower Increases Amid Falling Stainless Steel Prices and Uncertain Demand
During the week ending Friday, August 22, nickel pig iron (NPI) prices in China saw limited increases, with the market becoming more cautious following the decline in downstream stainless steel prices. According to Commodity Evolution's weekly assessments: ...