China | Rising Freight Supports Iron Ore

Higher freight rates pushed seaborne iron ore prices upward even as steelmaking margins remained under pressure. The Australia-to-China C3 freight...

Global | Aluminium Markets Face Trade and Supply Uncertainty

São Paulo P1020 premiums remained stable at $300-350 per tonne in the low-VAT market and $150-180 in the high-VAT market...

India’s | Aluminum Scrap Demand Set for Rapid Growth

India’s recycled aluminium demand is forecast to rise from 2.3 million tonnes in 2026 to 3.69 million tonnes by 2030...

Global | Copper Supply Risks Offset Softer Chinese Buying

LME copper retreated to $14,218.50 per tonne after reaching a record $14,437 during the previous week. Chilean copper production fell...

Global | Chrome and Manganese Markets Show Regional Divergence

South African UG2/MG chrome ore remained stable at $286 per tonne CIF China, while Turkish lumpy ore held at $340-350...

Global | Asian Billet and Turkish Scrap Markets Edge Higher

Southeast Asian billet import prices rose to $490-500 per tonne CFR Manila and Indonesia, supported by higher scrap, coking coal...

Chinese | Steel Prices Weaken Despite Rising Coke Costs

Chinese HRC and rebar prices declined because of weak spot demand and falling futures, with purchases largely limited to immediate...

US and Northern European | HRC Markets Tighten

The US Midwest HRC index reached a four-year high of $1,220 per short ton, supported by low inventories, limited spot...

Global | Iron Ore Rally Loses Momentum

Seaborne iron ore prices softened after the previous week’s futures-driven rally, with the 62% Fe index slipping to $101.44 per...