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Copper Smelters Intensify The Race For Concentrate Supplies
The global copper concentrates market is entering a period of significant tension, with smelters aggressively pursuing supplies for the second quarter of the year. The main driver behind this shift is an unexpected factor: the sharp increase in sulfuric acid prices, a...
European Aluminium Billet Premiums Continue To Rise
The European market for aluminium extrusion billets is entering a new phase of price tension. In recent weeks, spot premiums have continued to rise steadily, supported by growing uncertainty surrounding international supply. The key driver behind this trend is the...
Nickel Pig Iron Prices Rise Between Raw Material Costs And Still Weak Demand
The nickel pig iron (NPI) market in China recorded another increase in prices in the week ending March 6, mainly supported by the continued rise in nickel ore prices, the key raw material used in the production of the metal. However, despite rising upstream costs, the...
The Welded Pipe Market Between Weak Demand And Rising Prices
The European welded pipe market continues to operate in a context of particularly weak real demand, a condition that has characterized the sector for about a year and still shows no concrete signs of reversal. In Italy the situation appears emblematic: demand remains...