Ferrous Metals 2026: Robust Demand Meets Price Uncertainty
Market 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,…
Non-Ferrous : Dramatic Price Swings and Market Turmoil in 2026
Non-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…
Recycling Industry Urges Open Scrap Trade Ahead of India’s 2026 Budget
India’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…
Global Steel Production Fell in 2025: What It Means for 2026
Global 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…
China Steel Output Falls to 7-Year Low as Exports Remain Strong
China’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…
China Metal Resources Shares Explode on Pre-Market Surge
Shares 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…
Lithium Prices Surge as China Phases Out Battery Export Tax Rebates
China’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…
China at the Center of Global Metals Rally – Fuels Speculation
China’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…
Copper on Fire as LME Base Metals Hit New Peaks in Risk-Driven Rally
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged sharply today, with copper leading the rally as traders reacted to tightening supplies and strong demand fundamentals. Benchmark three-month LME…
UAE ESG Regulation Update: Mandatory ESG Compliance by May 2026
UAE Climate Change Law Transforms ESG Reporting The United Arab Emirates has taken a bold step in embedding environmental accountability into its legal framework with the implementation of Federal Decree-Law…