Can copper smelters survive shrinking margins?
Smelters may choose to increase their use of secondary materials, including scrap, to mitigate their losses.
Tag: Copper
Summit 2024: SDI sees return on recycling
“EAFs are a great technology, and as you incorporate iron making in that for the flat-roll side, that becomes the bridge."
Sims to bolster North American operations
Sims says it is banking on decarbonization efforts and the growth of Electric Arc Furnaces to continue to drive North American demand for scrap.
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.
Bracing for the August surge
Market set to explode amid unprecedented supply crunch and rising demand.
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.
Copper market rollercoaster: Is the ride over?
Copper Chaos: Market turmoil, JPM's Influence, and the mysterious Comex investigation.