Can copper smelters survive shrinking margins?
Smelters may choose to increase their use of secondary materials, including scrap, to mitigate their losses.
Tag: Copper
Contract season is on the horizon
ADI is coming to the market as early as September to start the big buying season-- the one the UBC market was waiting for before pricing themselves.
Meir: Markets, commodities and the outlook for August
As of this writing Monday, Aug. 5, the markets are experiencing upheaval and the jury is out as to when/how all the current turmoil is going to play out.
RMU Survey: Is the scrap market in balance?
RMU's monthly sentiment survey reveals supply and demand are out of whack.
Bracing for the August surge
Market set to explode amid unprecedented supply crunch and rising demand.
Prices set to rally in August amid tight supply and rising demand
Market insights reveal anticipated $20/gt increase as mills and traders navigate limited scrap generation.
Southwire announces major facilities restructuring
The restructuring is part of Southwire's broader strategy to align itself better with market demands and customer needs.
Fed holds rates, metals markets largely hold steady
"Metals had a positive reaction in light of this Fed move, but I think it's kind of a one-off."
Cash and carry trade in base metals: What it is and what it means for the recycled metals community
In the intricate world of base metals trading, one strategy stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness: cash and carry.
A painful day for the copper market
The copper market: The good, the bad, the ugly