25-April-2026
Copper production to grow 2.3% globally by 2027 outlook Global expansions and projects to strengthen copper supply growthGlobal copper mine production is projected to reach 24 mnt in 2026, reflecting 1.6% growth, and is expected to rise further to a...
25-April-2026
Market shifts from surplus to deficit year-on-year Indonesia policy reset reshapes global cost curveA market that entered 2026 burdened by a 283,000-tonne surplus is being reshaped-quarter by quarter - by Indonesian quota cuts, a revised ore-pricing...
24-April-2026
NPI, FeNi imports plunge y-o-y amid nickel price volatility Slab imports surge 82% as mills focus on cost optimisationIndia's nickel consumption in FY'26 reflects a strategic realignment rather than a demand slowdown. Total nickel content consumptio...
21-April-2026
India remains key driver of aluminium scrap demand China's scrap imports reach 5-year high in CY'25Global aluminium scrap trade volumes, including intra-European trade, increased to 12.33 mnt in CY'25 from 11.90 mnt in CY'24, reflecting a 4% y-o-y r...
16-April-2026
India's fragmented, informal recycling ecosystem limits domestic generation Germany remains leading supplier, supported by its strong industrial baseIndia's imports of brass honey scrap rose 11% y-o-y to 0.13 million tonnes (mnt) in CY'25, reinforci...
16-April-2026
Zinc consumption outpaces production growth, imports jump Battery, die-casting segments post fastest growth amid low base India's per capita consumption remains far below global averagesMorning Brief: India's zinc consumption grew at a compound annu...
14-April-2026
Green aluminium transition still at early stage Power shift critical for global competitivenessIndia's aluminium industry is entering a defining phase where its ambitions extend beyond domestic growth. The real opportunity lies in whether India can ...
14-April-2026
Escalation follows earlier strikes on Gulf smelters Petrochemical complex also hit in aerial strikeJust hours before the official announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict, Iranian media reported targeted strike...
14-April-2026
HCL achieves record production and operational growth in FY'26 Expansion plans accelerate amid rising copper import dependenceHindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Indias only integrated copper mining company, reported a strong operational performance in ...
14-April-2026
India ADC12 prices surge up to 20% m-o-m in Apr'26 Wide bid-offer gaps emerge as buyers aggressively resist high offersIndia's aluminium ADC12 alloy ingot prices rose sharply m-o-m in April 2026, driven by higher raw material costs and continued str...
14-April-2026
Inventory drawdowns tighten global base metals supply Domestic scrap markets firm amid supply constraintsLME base metals trended higher w-o-w as of 10 April, supported by improved sentiment across the complex. Copper led gains, rising 2.59% to $12,5...
07-April-2026
Concentrate imports rising to feed expanding smelting capacity TC/RCs are collapsing due to intense competition for raw materialsChina's refined copper production hits record high despite tight concentrate supplyChina's refined copper production sur...
07-April-2026
Mine output rises, led by Peru, steady gains in Australia and India China produces 4.07 mnt but imports surge 30% to 2.57 mnt Smelter tie-ups, trade disruptions, refined deficit highlight concentrate tightnessMorning Brief: Global zinc mine producti...
07-April-2026
Smelting overcapacity in China intensifies global concentrate imbalance. Global concentrate deficit expected in 2026 despite refined surplus. The global copper market is witnessing a imbalance, as tightening concentrate supply struggles to keep pace...
25-March-2026
For 2026, proposed allocations represent a reduction of 110 mnt from 2025 levels Data shows RKAB quotas have often been exceeded, raising doubts about enforecementIndonesia, the world's largest nickel producer, is engineering a sharp contraction in ...
20-March-2026
Domestic prices rise sharply along with global benchmarks Scrap supply tightens across Gulf dependent routesThe initial impact of the West Asia conflict has already been visible in global aluminium prices and supply risks. What is now unfolding is t...
17-March-2026
Holiday closures in Jan slow scrap collection in major exporting regions Buyers delay bookings ahead of Budget amid tariff change expectations.India's copper scrap imports fell 27% m-o-m to 25,700 tonnes (t) in February 2026 from 35,000 t in January...
14-March-2026
Around 80% of emissions are from captive thermal power India much lower than global average energy and CO2 intensity CCTS targeting incremental emissions reduction from primary productionMorning Brief: India is the second largest aluminium producer ...