俄罗斯金属再遇围堵！欧盟拟将铜和铂金纳入禁运

Group 1 - The EU is considering a ban on imports of various platinum group metals and copper from Russia as part of new sanctions against the country [1] - The proposed ban may include iridium, rhodium, platinum, and copper, pending support from EU member states [1] - The EU plans to formally adopt this new sanctions package within the month [1] Group 2 - The metal market is already experiencing tight supply and demand conditions, with copper prices reaching historical highs this year due to strong global demand and limited mining supply [2] - Major trading centers are increasingly rejecting Russian metals, with the UK prohibiting the trading or delivery of Russian-origin copper on the London Metal Exchange after April 13, 2024 [2] - European buyers have largely ceased purchasing Russian copper due to sanctions on several large Russian producers [2] Group 3 - This proposed sanctions package is part of the EU's 20th round of sanctions against Russia since the onset of the military conflict in Ukraine [3] - The EU is also considering a proposal to replace the current price cap mechanism on Russian oil with a ban on maritime services related to Russian oil transport [3] - The current price cap on Russian crude oil is set to decrease to $44.10 per barrel starting February 1, with a review every six months [3] Group 4 - The EU is contemplating the use of a new anti-circumvention tool to prohibit the export of machine tools and specific radio equipment to Kyrgyzstan [4] - The proposed sanctions will also impose new trade restrictions on more companies and prohibit the export of materials needed for Russia's weapons production [5] - The sanctions will further limit imports of various metals from Russia [5]