China’s Sulfur Export Ban Exposes a Hidden Chokepoint in Global Metals Supply Chains

Imported sulphur is seen at a port in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China March 22, 2018. Picture taken March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

By Andy Home

The Iran war has already caused turmoil in the global aluminum market, but now the fallout is spreading to both copper and nickel supply chains.

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