Base Metals • Nov 9, 2024
China Opens Copper Blending Sector to Private Firms
China has issued new licenses allowing private firms to copper blending domestically, addressing critical supply shortages for its expanding smelting sector.
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Base Metals • Nov 8, 2024
Stainless steel Market Slump Deepens as Nickel
The Stainless Monthly Metals Index (MMI) showed a substantial 3.45% decline from October to November, continuing its downward trend. After a brief rise in September, nickel…
Base Metals • Oct 22, 2024
Copper Plate Prices Drop Amid Weak Demand and
Discover the latest insights into copper plate prices declines driven by weak demand and overproduction in key markets like China and the U.S. Explore market trends,…
Base Metals • Oct 14, 2024
Copper Prices Soar, Then Stumble: A Snapshot
Copper prices surged in September but corrected in October due to easing supply chain concerns and uncertainty around China's stimulus. This article analyzes copper's price volatility,…
Base Metals • Oct 10, 2024
JP Morgan Forecasts Slower Copper Mine Growth
According to JP Morgan, copper mine growth is expected to slow significantly, with mine supply growth forecasted at 1.7% until the end of the decade, compared…
Base Metals • Oct 3, 2024
Economic Contribution of the Vertically
Explore the economic contributions of the vertically integrated Australian aluminium industry, highlighting its impact on jobs and the economy while addressing vulnerabilities from energy transitions and…
Base Metals • Oct 2, 2024
Copper Prices Surge as China’s Economic
Copper prices surged to four-month highs amid signs of economic recovery in China and U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite potential supply surplus, demand from China’s…
Base Metals • Sep 28, 2024
Schneider Electric, Glencore partner to
Schneider Electric partners with Glencore to transform the copper supply chain and improve decarbonization efforts, addressing soaring demand while enhancing circularity and sustainability.
Base Metals • Sep 27, 2024
New Anomalies Identified at Historic Mt Gordon
True North Copper has taken significant steps in its exploration efforts at the Mt Oxide project in Queensland, identifying multiple new and highly prospective copper targets.…
Base Metals • Sep 23, 2024
Copper Prices Surge Amid China’s Recovery and
Copper, often referred to as "Dr. Copper" for its predictive abilities regarding economic trends, has experienced significant price fluctuations in recent quarters. The combination of China’s…
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