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Global Primary Aluminum Premiums Show Mixed Trends
In the week ending Tuesday, July 8, 2025, primary aluminum premiums showed divergent trends across major global markets, influenced by macroeconomic uncertainties and generally bearish sentiment. While premiums declined in Japan and South Korea, the United States saw...
LME Inventories Overview as of June 2025: Aluminum and Nickel Stocks Rise, Copper Declines
According to data published on July 10 by the London Metal Exchange, total non-ferrous metal stocks in LME warehouses rose to 885,386 tonnes as of June 30, 2025, compared to 880,419 tonnes at the end of May. The increase reflects highly differentiated dynamics among...
Kipushi Mine Reports Solid Production Despite Slight Quarterly Decline
The Kipushi zinc mine, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), produced 41,788 tons of zinc concentrates in the second quarter of 2025, according to a statement from Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines on July 8. Although this figure is slightly below...
Nickel Premiums Stable in a Calmer Summer Market
Global nickel premiums remained unchanged in the week ending Tuesday, July 8, reflecting a seasonal slowdown in market activity. According to industry sources, the current summer lull has limited liquidity and kept prices stable in both Europe and China. In Europe,...