A sharp contango developed in London Metal Exchange aluminium prices on Friday February 24 — the only price reaction so far to US tariffs on Russian aluminium that are far wider in scope than before

Imports from Europe soared to record volumes in 2022, surpassing the old mark established in 2005

Tellurium prices rose by 6.43% on Friday February 24, due to supply tightness, strong buying interest from the thermo-electric sector and a positive outlook on solar panels, sources told Fastmarkets

North American housing starts continued to fall as we entered the new year

Pulp producer stocks continue to climb, but a supply disruption could be on the horizon with Metsä Fibre announcing force majeure due to port strikes

Consumption remained stable despite the EU’s economic slowdown

The publication of Fastmarkets’ three China tungsten price assessments for Wednesday March 1 were delayed because of reporting team error.

Sentiment in the US domestic ferrous scrap market has continued to improve ahead of the March trade, with sellers marveling at the prospect of an unexpected fourth consecutive monthly increase while also lamenting that they are short on inventory to sell

Reasons for optimism at the start of the year as the market shows signs of recovery

Smelter-grade aluminium scrap prices moved in different directions in the week to Thursday February 23, with sources citing bouncing prices and changing export demand