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INTERVIEW: China to become the Silicon Valley of electric vehicles – Cobalt 27 CEO

China is set to lead the way forward in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) in the next 10 years and become the development destination for technology and innovation in the space, according to Anthony Milewski, chief executive officer of Cobalt 27.

February 19, 2018
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METALS MORNING VIEW 19/02: Metals prices little moved at start of week

The metals complex on the London Metal Exchange is down an average of 0.1%, with the exceptions of aluminium that is off 0.6% ($2,186 per tonne) and nickel that is up 0.8% ($13,775 per tonne). Copper prices are off 0.1% at $7,177 per tonne.

February 19, 2018
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EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 19/02: China says 232 findings ‘baseless’; US aluminium scrap prices; Global steel billet prices

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Singapore as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday February 19.

February 19, 2018
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By Vivian Teo

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China says US Section 232 findings ‘baseless,’ warns of ‘necessary measures to safeguard rights’

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has called the findings of the United States’ Section 232 investigations “baseless” and warned that it will take “necessary measures to safeguard its rights” should the final decision on aluminium and steel import tariffs affect China’s interests.

February 19, 2018
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GLOBAL BILLET WRAP: Prices rise amid enlivened buying, higher scrap prices

Prices in the global steel billet market were mostly trending upward last week amid enlivened demand at some destinations as well as increased scrap prices, Metal Bulletin has learnt.

February 19, 2018
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Is China’s lean toward scrap sustainable?

The closure of some induction furnaces in China in 2016 followed by the government’s crackdown on all unlicensed IFs in mid-2017 freed up some scrap volumes, albeit arguably of low-quality material.

February 19, 2018
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Aluminium prices surge after release of US Commerce Department recommendations on imports

The US aluminium industry is grappling with the US Commerce Department’s recommendations – confirmed by Secretary Wilbur Ross – for President Donald Trump on the Section 232 probe, with that uncertainty translating to jumps in prices and premiums.

February 17, 2018
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US steel mills cheer aggressive Section 232 recommendations; foreign mills, traders express disdain

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said stiff Section 232 penalties aimed at limiting steel imports won’t drive up prices or hurt employment for big steel users such as automakers.

February 17, 2018
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US Commerce Department seeks steep tariffs, quotas to stem steel, aluminium imports

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said President Donald Trump and his administration are considering massive across-the-board tariffs and restrictive quotas following the department's Section 232 investigations into steel and aluminium imports.

February 16, 2018
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WEEKLY SCRAP WRAP: Prices hold firm amid strong demand

Steel scrap prices in the world’s major markets remained firm during the working week from Monday February 12 to Friday February 16.

February 16, 2018
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PRICING NOTICE: Fastmarkets to launch low-carbon aluminium differentials

Fastmarkets is launching low-carbon aluminium differentials to its existing European P1020 and value-added product (VAP) premium contracts in $ per tonne to meet market demand for a low-carbon aluminium pricing mechanism.

February 1, 2021

STEEL SCRAP WRAP: Prices yet to hit bottom in downward drive

Global ferrous scrap prices have yet to hit the buffers in their downward plunge. Buyers in Asia were holding back from purchases in the week ended Friday January 29, swooping in only for low-priced cargoes, but demand from China could support prices in the near term.

January 29, 2021

By: Amy Hinton

SOUTH ASIA STEEL SCRAP: Prices down in latest trades

The price of shredded steel scrap imported into India and Pakistan moved down in the week ended Friday January 29 on fresh trades heard in the market, sources told Fastmarkets.

January 29, 2021

By: Carrie Bone

China’s вЂcorn diplomacy’ ushers in Biden era, Phase One anniversary

FridayвЂ™s confirmation that China had booked 2.1 million mt of US corn from the 2020/21 marketing year was among the more…

January 29, 2021

By: Masha Belikova

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