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…
LME Base Metals Prices Fall Today as Supply Fears Ease and Sentiment Turns Cautious
London Metal Exchange (LME) base metals prices declined today, with zinc and other industrial metals giving up recent gains as short-term supply concerns eased and macroeconomic caution returned to the…
CBAM Impact: What It Means for GCC Steel Producers & European Exporters
As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves closer to full implementation in 2026, its impact on global steel trade is becoming clearer — especially for GCC producers and…
CBAM 2026: What’s New & What It Means for Importers and Exporters
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters a crucial phase in 2025, bringing key simplifications while keeping its climate goals intact. Here’s what businesses need to know: Key Updates…
China Non-Ferrous – Mixed Price and demand for Al, Zn, Ni, Pb
China’s non-ferrous metals market is showing a mixed price and demand trend across key metals such as aluminium, zinc, nickel and lead. Aluminium prices remain supported by steady demand from…
China Steel Output Cuts Deepen Amid Weak Construction Demand
Chinese steel mills have deepened production cuts as the property sector slowdown continues to weaken construction steel demand. Rebar, flat steel, and structural products are facing softer offtake, forcing mills…