Raw Material Prices Stabilise Again, Spot Markets Remain Steady – Stainless Espresso

Jan 8, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

8 January 2026 – After copper, aluminium and nickel prices had risen sharply in recent days, they stabilised again on Thursday. According to media reports, the Italian competition authority imposed a fine of millions on sixteen iron foundries and their association at...

Asian Nickel Prices Continue to Rise Sharply – Stainless Espresso

Jan 7, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

7 January 2026 – Indonesia’s announcement that it intends to restrict nickel ore mining continues to push nickel prices sharply higher today. Asian spot market prices for stainless steel are rising. EU steel tariffs: industry associations warn of massive...

Prices for Nickel, Aluminium, and Copper Rise Again – Stainless Espresso

Jan 6, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

6 January 2026 – Prices for key industrial metals such as nickel, aluminium, and copper rose again in Asia this Tuesday. LME nickel is just below the USD 18,000 mark. CBAM: Did the Commission subsequently introduce hidden cost traps? Some CO2 default values...

Raw Material Prices Rise Sharply at the Start of the Year – Stainless Espresso

Jan 5, 2026 | Stainless Espresso

5 January 2026 – The year 2026 has begun with in some cases very pronounced price increases for key industrial metals and raw materials such as copper, aluminium, and nickel. The CO2 tax CBAM, which came into force on 1 January 2026, has met with little approval...

CBAM: EU Commission Publishes Implementing Acts – Stainless Espresso

Dec 23, 2025 | Stainless Espresso

23 December 2025 – Just before the end of the year, the Commission has published the majority of the final implementing acts for the launch of the CBAM CO2 tax on 1 January 2026. Nickel prices have risen again. The Stainless Espresso team wishes you a Merry...