US H1 scrap prices rise sharply during the week
The average price of US H1 scrap is reported to have jumped significantly.
Greece-based Industrial Group Head foresee key challenges for the bleeding Aluminum industry
The chairman of a Greece-based Industrial Group has predicted major challenges to Aluminum producers worldwide. Continue reading
Chinese refined aluminum output rises in February ; copper output falls
As per the latest statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the Chinese refined aluminum output recorded growth in February year-on-year. The refined copper output however continued its fall. Continue reading
US Brass mill products imports drop; exports surge high
The data published by the Copper and Brass Fabricators Council (CBFC) indicates that the imports of brass mill products of the country during January fell in comparison with the same month the previous year. The exports registered a growth during the p… Continue reading
Turkish scrap imports from EU countries fall in 2012
According to the import statistics released recently, the Turkish imports of scrap from European Union countries have declined month-on-month in January 2013. Continue reading
World summit to focus on challenges faced by the red metal mining industry
The annual CESCO week 2013 is scheduled to be held in Chile during April 8th to 12th. The leaders of the red metal industry would gather in the 12th World Copper Conference to discuss and debate the new challenges facing the market. Continue reading
Chinese copper imports touch 20 months low in February
According to the latest data released by the Chinese General Administration of Customs, the copper imports by the country during the month of February has fallen sharply to touch the lowest point in 20 months. Continue reading
Chinese 2013 aluminum output may beat earlier forecast, says Beijing analyst
Chinese domestic aluminum production may beat the earlier forecast, according to analyst at the Beijing state non ferrous metals information division. The aluminum output is now estimated to touch 25 million tonnes in 2013, higher than the earlier fore… Continue reading
Japanese scrap exports fall 17.5% in January
The data released by the Japanese Ministry of Finance denotes the monthly scrap export for the month of January has declined 17.5% month-on-month. Continue reading
Base metals close mostly higher on LME
The European Central Bank (ECB) rate decision strengthened the Euro which consequently led to base metals mostly closing higher on the London Metal Exchange (LME). Continue reading