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The publication of Fastmarkets’ chrome ore South Africa UG2 concentrates index basis 42%, cif China, $/tonne, and ferro-chrome lumpy Cr benchmark indicator, charge basis 52% (and high carbon), Europe, $/Ib, for Friday August 7 were delayed because of reporter error and technical problems.
Overall demand for battery-grade lithium remained weak in all global markets, with buyers resisting attempts from sellers to push up deal prices in China in the week to Thursday August 6.
Deliverable copper stocks at Shanghai Futures Exchange-approved warehouses increased by 12,942 tonnes (8.1%) to 172,455 tonnes in the week to Friday August 7, marking the largest gain in percentage terms across the base metals complex.
The three-month copper price on the London Metal Exchange was lower during morning trading on Friday August 7, with continued tightness across the front end of the metal’s forward curve deterring interest, while a marked improvement in German industrial production remains a key indicator of improving economic conditions in Europe.
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