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    MORNING VIEW: Broader markets mixed amid numerous crosswinds

    Asian-Pacific equities were mixed this morning, Wednesday July 15, with markets in China and Hong Kong lower, while other markets in the region and pre-market major western equity markets were firmer.

    July 15, 2020
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    By: William Adams
    IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from July 14

    Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Tuesday July 14 that are worth another look.

    July 15, 2020
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    AT A GLANCE: Qinghai Lake Lithium output jumps 62% in H1; 20,000 tpy project 75% complete

    A summary of China Qinghai-based lithium producer Qinghai Lake Lithium’s output and sales in the first half of 2020, according to its parent company’s announcement on Wednesday July 15.

    July 15, 2020
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    By: Generic people page
    Metals
    PRICING NOTICE: Proposal to amend Fastmarkets’ South America HDG import price assessment

    Fastmarkets proposes to amend the specifications of its hot-dipped galvanized steel import price on a cfr South America basis to narrow the range of products included and better reflect the base-grade material traded in the region.

    July 14, 2020
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    By: Renato Rostás
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