BRASSBURGInsights
Market notes and analysis on copper and brass between China and Europe.
Europe's Copper Premiums Just Hit Record Highs. The Metal Isn't the Story — Certainty Is
Aurubis set its 2027 European cathode premium at $347/t and Codelco at $350/t — both records, while Rotterdam spot trades lower. Buyers are not paying for copper; they are paying for guaranteed delivery.
Lead-Free Brass in Europe: The Regulatory Clock Is Already Running
From 31 December 2026, only alloys on the EU positive list may touch drinking water. CW724R is on it; standard CW614N/CW617N are not — and Germany closes the low-lead back door in January 2028.
Why Brassburg Exists
Copper trade between China and Europe runs on dated prices, shifting premiums and rules that change by the year. Brassburg publishes the numbers with their sources — and helps the two sides trade.