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    MORNING VIEW: Markets weaker, nervous in case US corporate earnings trigger a reality check

    Asian-Pacific equities and the base metals trading on the London Metal Exchange were weaker this morning, Tuesday July 14, with profit-taking emerging in the face of increased Covid-19 cases and earnings uncertainty.

    July 14, 2020
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    By: William Adams
    IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from July 13

    Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Monday July 13 that are worth another look.

    July 14, 2020
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    EUROPE HRC WRAP: Domestic prices continue slow recovery on lack of import competition

    Domestic prices for steel hot-rolled coil moved up across Europe in the week ended Friday July 10, supported by the continuing lack of competitive import offers.

    July 13, 2020
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    By: Maria Tanatar
    Galaxy extends spodumene offtake agreement with Sichuan Yahua

    Australian lithium spodumene producer Galaxy Resources has extended its offtake agreement with Chinese lithium producer Sichuan Yahua by a further three years to December 31, 2025, it said on Monday July 13.

    July 13, 2020
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    By: Generic people page
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