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Tin: Uganda to start up first national processing plant next month
Uganda will commission its first tin refining plant in the southwestern region next month, as part of efforts to expand production capacity and add value to its minerals nationwide. President Yoweri Museveni wants to maximise export benefits in the East African...
Steel: European producers expect a stronger long market
Most European producers increased their long product offers this week, expecting demand to improve after the Easter holidays and supported by a rebound in scrap costs. Weekly valuations for quality rebar and wire rod remained at €570/mt ($620/mt) ex-works and €645/mt...
Bauxite: Guinea’s shipments are growing
Guinea is steadily increasing its bauxite shipments and there are indications of further volume increases. Despite the upheavals due to the December incident and occasional public unrest, bauxite export volumes have grown so far this year and look set to continue...
Copper: prices hit 14-month highs thanks to optimism in China and limited supply prospects
Copper prices rose to 14-month highs in Asian trade on Thursday, buoyed by rising optimism about China, the top importer, as potential production cuts by the country's largest refiners presented a tighter outlook for supplies. Three-month copper futures on the London...