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METALS MORNING VIEW 14/10: Metals prices trade sideways to lower

Base metals prices traded on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part weaker this morning, Tuesday November 14. Tin prices are bucking the trend with 0.2% gain, while the rest are down by an average of 0.6% – somewhat skewed by a 1.5% drop in nickel prices and 1.1% fall in lead prices. Three-month copper prices are off by 0.2% at $6,882 per tonne.

November 14, 2017
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China’s daily crude steel output maintains downward trend in late October

China’s major mills lowered their crude steel output rates further in late October even as finished steel inventories continued to decrease.

November 14, 2017
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BULLION LATEST 14/11: Gold price in tight range, awaits US inflation data

The gold price was slightly lower but traded within a tight range on Tuesday November 14 as buyers took to the sidelines as they awaited the release of US inflation data for further direction.

November 14, 2017
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 14/11: SHFE base metals prices mostly lower; copper gains on fresh buying

Base metal prices on Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Tuesday November 14. Tin and copper prices bucked the trend, however, with the latter finding support from fresh buying interest.

November 14, 2017
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GLOBAL ANTIMONY WRAP: European antimony prices start to increase; Chinese market stable

European antimony prices for standard grade II material edged higher last week amid improving sentiment while prices in China remained stable.

November 13, 2017
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By Ellie Wang

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GLOBAL VANADIUM WRAP: FeV, V2O5 prices recover with demand; upstream tightens

Vanadium prices continued to rally last week in China, Europe and the US, recovering some of their recent losses, while upstream tightness took its toll on the market.

November 13, 2017
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By Anna Xu

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GLOBAL SILICON WRAP: US silicon prices increasing; Chinese, European prices stable

Silicon metal prices in the US continued to rise in November, pressured higher by supply tightness concerns.

November 13, 2017
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By Danielle Assalve

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GLOBAL CHROME WRAP: China weakens again, drags down other Asian markets; US market ticks higher

The downward trend in Chinese ferro-chrome and UG2 prices persisted last week, taking other Asian markets with it while ample supplies against slow buying interest weighed on markets.

November 13, 2017
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By Chris Kavanagh

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 13/11: LME base metals firmer; nickel bounces back

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly firmer this morning, Monday November 13, with nickel and copper recovering from Friday’s declines.

November 13, 2017
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METALS MORNING VIEW 13/11: Most base metals prices firmer, nickel leads the way

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are up across the board by an average of 0.7% this morning, Monday November 13. Nickel prices are leading the way with a 2.3% gain, with tin prices up by 0.7% and three-month copper prices up by 0.5% at $6,828 per tonne, while the rest are up by 0.2%.

November 13, 2017
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Aurubis’ annual earnings surge on higher copper scrap RCs

Aurubis, Europe’s biggest copper producer, posted improved earnings in its latest annual results, largely thanks to higher scrap refining charges (RC) since its acquisition of recycling firm Metallo in May 2020.

December 9, 2020

By: Julian Luk

MORNING VIEW: Base metals remain strong with tin, nickel and zinc setting fresh 2020 highs

The base metals remain upbeat this morning, Wednesday December 9, with all the metals on the London Metal Exchange in positive territory on hopes that a US stimulus package may be on the way.

December 9, 2020

By: William Adams

Tianqi Lithium introduces strategic investor Australia IGO

China’s Tianqi Lithium’s wholly-owned subsidiary Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia Pty Ltd (TLEA) has brought in new strategic investor Australia-listed IGO Ltd as a 49% stakeholder, with both parties signing an initial investment agreement on Wednesday December 9.

December 9, 2020

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