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European Steel, The Electric Shift Could Require Up To 11 Million Additional Tonnes Of Scrap
Greater protection of the European steel market could shift pressure from steel imports to scrap procurement. According to Stanislav Zinchenko, chief executive officer of think tank GMK Center, replacing some overseas supplies and commissioning new electric arc...
Zinc, Asian Premiums Hold Steady: Weak Chinese Imports Ahead Of Golden Week
Zinc premiums remain unchanged in Shanghai and Southeast Asia, while physical demand struggles to gain momentum. In China, persistently unattractive import economics limit overseas purchases; in regional markets, subdued consumption and few transactions keep...
Aluminium, Indonesia Accelerates: Bauxite And Energy Will Determine Success
Indonesia is preparing to become an increasingly important supplier of alumina and primary aluminium, but plant growth will need support throughout the supply chain. Bauxite available at sustainable costs, reliable energy, financing and markets capable of absorbing...
Copper, Zambia At A Crossroads: Expiring Waiver And Nchanga Restart
Zambia reaches the expiry of its waiver of the 10% copper concentrate export duty as Konkola Copper Mines restarts the Nchanga smelter. The temporary suspension, scheduled through September 30, had allowed authorized producers to export some material during domestic...