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Harbor Aluminum says Midwest premium has room to grow
Texas-based consulting firm says price mechanism could rise to 70 cents per pound to cover the cost of 50 percent aluminum tariffs, according to Reuters.
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Revenue rises 5 percent for Constellium despite lower shipments
Despite “highly unpredictable” trade environment, the company is maintaining its earnings guidance, CEO says.
ReMA adds its voice to the Commerce Department investigation into copper
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick started the investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the law Trump used in his first term to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum.
LME looks into sustainable metal pricing
London Metal Exchange says it is meeting with stakeholders to explore “establishing price premia for sustainable metals.”
LME identifies Hong Kong warehouses
The London Metal Exchange has approved four facilities in Hong Kong to host LME-branded metals in inventory.
LME reports healthy trading volumes in Q1
London Metal Exchange cites double-digit first quarter 2025 increases in nickel, tin and copper trading compared with early 2024.
Tariff uncertainty affects nonferrous scrap flows
The uncertainty about tariffs has contributed to a slowdown in prime nonferrous scrap generation, according to an industry source.
Analyst: Scrap imbalance lost amid copper’s critical status
As the U.S. federal government raises the “critical” profile of copper, its gaze seems cast toward mining and primary production, John Gross says.
LME to host May meeting in Hong Kong
Annual London Metal Exchange Asia Metals Seminar will be May 21 in Hong Kong.
Copper market navigation stress lingers
Miners and recyclers helped meet healthy copper demand last year, but price volatility seems poised to remain an issue.
Befesa remains profitable, increases revenue in 2024
Metals production byproducts recycler nets $53 million in 2024 and credits positive zinc pricing environment.
