Last Friday evening, LME copper opened at $9,334/mt. In early trading, the center moved higher, reaching a peak of $9,382/mt, then fluctuated downward to a low of $9,325/mt during the session.

Nickel Ore The Premium for Indonesian Domestic Trade Laterite Nickel Ore Continues to Rise, but the Growth Rate Slows Down High-Grade NPI High-Grade NPI Market Transactions Hit New Highs; Prices Expected to Remain Relatively Stable with Strong Trend Under Cost Support

[SMM Analysis: Analysis and Trend Outlook of China's Refined Tin Industry in February 2024]: According to data processed by SMM based on market communication, in February 2024, China's refined tin production decreased by 7.36% MoM. However, on a YoY basis, it achieved a significant increase of 11.14%. Affected by the tightening supply of tin ore and scrap, coupled with the Chinese New Year holiday, the overall domestic tin ingot output continued its downward trend in February. This data exhibits notable structural characteristics, reflecting the industry's triple pressures and structural opportunities: first, the persistent tightening of the tin concentrates supply chain imposes rigid constraints on capacity; second, the cyclical production adjustments triggered by the traditional Chinese New Year holiday; third, the industry demonstrates resilience in capacity despite raw material constraints...

On February 26, HAALA Energy, a leading Saudi solar energy developer and installer based in Jeddah, announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising SAR 28.5 million to support its growing development pipeline.

The Serbian Ministry of Energy and Mining has awarded tenders for ten solar and wind projects, with a total capacity of 645MW.

On February 24, Polymeric Materials released its 2024 performance report.

According to the Sustainable Energy in America 2025 Factbook, the US added a record 49GW of solar capacity in 2024, marking the first time renewable energy accounted for over 1,000TWh of total electricity generation in a calendar year.

According to reports, India is finalizing a $1 billion capital subsidy plan aimed at bolstering the country’s solar manufacturing sector.