The global metal recycling industry is facing one of its biggest operational threats in recent years as escalating geopolitical conflicts begin choking global logistics networks, disrupting the steady movement of scrap that keeps the circular economy alive. For an industry built on speed and constant circulation, logistics remains its biggest lifeline. Unlike primary metal producers […]
Read MoreSteel markets across the GCC are facing severe disruption due to logistical challenges around the Strait of Hormuz. Shipments of key raw materials like iron ore pellets and ferroalloys have been delayed, forcing regional mills to cut production. At the same time, freight costs have surged dramatically, with container rates jumping multiple times in recent […]
Read MoreMarket Headline While the ferrous metals sector — especially steel and ferroalloys — remains underpinned by healthy industrial and infrastructure demand, analysts warn that price volatility will persist through 2026, with swings affected by global macro factors and changing demand patterns. What’s Behind the Ferrous Metals Volatility? Strong Underlying Demand: Analysts note that the overall […]
Read MoreNon-ferrous metals — including copper, aluminum, tin, and nickel are experiencing sharp price volatility and speculative trading cycles in early 2026. Retail participation, macroeconomic shifts, and shifting fundamentals have created wide intra-day and inter-week price swings unseen in recent years. What’s Driving the Volatility? Retail and Speculative Frenzy – Global metals markets have seen heavy […]
Read MoreIndia’s recycling sector is urging policymakers to ensure an open and unrestricted international scrap market in the upcoming Union Budget 2026. Industry leaders emphasize that keeping cross-border scrap flows free of tariffs is critical to sustaining a robust circular economy, supporting environmental sustainability, and securing reliable raw material supplies for domestic manufacturing. The Indian Recycling […]
Read MoreGlobal crude steel production continues to reflect a complex mix of factors, including regional demand, supply constraints, and policy interventions. According to the World Steel Association, world crude steel output in 2025 declined by approximately 2 % year-on-year, totaling around 1.8 billion tonnes. Regional performance: Asia & Oceania: Production fell by 6.3 %, primarily due to weaker domestic […]
Read MoreChina’s crude steel production has declined to its lowest level in seven years, reflecting prolonged weakness in domestic demand, particularly from the property and construction sectors. China Steel Mills have reduced output amid tighter margins and slower infrastructure activity. Despite the production slowdown, China’s steel exports remain strong, with overseas shipments continuing at elevated levels. […]
Read MoreShares of China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd. (1636.HK) delivered a dramatic pre-market performance on Hong Kong’s stock exchange, soaring over 60 % on heavy trading volume at the start of today’s session. The stock opened at HKD 0.68 and spiked toward HKD 0.84 as investor interest swelled, dwarfing its recent average volume and placing the […]
Read MoreChina’s government has announced a phased reduction and eventual elimination of value-added tax (VAT) export rebates on battery products, a move that is reshaping global battery metals markets. Under the new plan, the current 9 % VAT rebate will be cut to 6 % in April and completely scrapped by January 1, 2027. This policy […]
Read MoreChina’s metals markets are experiencing a powerful speculative wave that is reverberating across global exchanges. According to market reports, trading volumes in Chinese metal futures — including tin, copper, and other base metals — have surged across both domestic and international platforms. The London Metal Exchange (LME) recorded record activity levels, supported in part by […]
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