FastMarkets

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from May 17

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Friday May 17 that are worth another look.

NEWSBREAK: US removes Section 232 tariffs against Canada, Mexico

The United States has reached an agreement to remove Section 232 tariffs from Canada and Mexico, US President Donald Trump said on Friday May 17.

Trump stalls Section 232 auto tariffs vs EU, Japan

The United States will give a 180-day window to its auto trading partners to reduce imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, essentially delaying potential Section 232 tariffs on these...

BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 17/05: Cobalt metal prices edge lower on thin demand

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their latest price moves.

IRON ORE DAILY: Seaborne prices exceed $100 per tonne for first time since May 2014

Physical iron ore markets continued to strengthen on Friday May 17 with the seaborne price breaching $100 per tonne cfr China for the first time in five years, amid a...

GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Sluggish demand, ample stocks continues to weigh on Chinese market

Chinese domestic lithium prices were stable week on week on Thursday May 16 due to slow demand and sufficient stocks at hand, Fastmarkets learned.

FOCUS: Election debacle derails recovery for Indonesian steelmakers

Indonesian steelmakers are facing increased headwinds with political tensions in the country rising ahead of the presidential election result, due to be announced on May 22, and adding to the...

Trade log May 2019: Lithium

Trade log for battery-grade lithium carbonate in China including trades, bids and offers reported to Fastmarkets.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from May 16

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Thursday May 16 that are worth another look.

Lithium equity price trends: Not all equities are in the same boat

Merger and acquisition activity in the lithium supply chain has caught the attention of investors who have caused share prices to jump for new and upcoming projects, while traditional producers...