Fastmarkets is revising the specifications for its copper concentrates treatment and refining charge (TC/RC) Asia Pacific index after a thorough consultation with a wide range of market participants.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the key news and market stories on Thursday January 4.

We have long held the view that there is a race against time between the trade disputes tipping the global economy toward recession and a trade deal spurring growth while businesses restock as their confidence recovers. For now, the slip toward recession seems to be winning.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were stronger across the board in the morning of Wednesday September 20, led by nickel prices climbing 1.8%.

First impressions are that we are off to a bullish start to the week, with the base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange up by an average of 0.6% this morning, Monday February 26.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday May 10.

Chinese customs has suspended the publication of trade data for some key metal products including refined zinc, lead, nickel and copper raw materials such as scrap and concentrates, sources said.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday March 14.

While nickel is in the spotlight, the rest of the base metals are still being pulled and pushed by the combination of higher tariffs on US imports of Chinese goods and China’s plans to support its economy with further spending on infrastructure.

Optimism that the resumption of US-China trade talks meant a trade deal was once again on the agenda led to a relief rally in base metals prices in early trading on Monday July 1, but disappointing manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data across most regions has led to the gains being reversed.