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    IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from March 10

    Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Tuesday March 10 that are worth another look.

    March 11, 2020
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    By: Generic people page
    Ambatovy ‘exit’ will not affect nickel, cobalt output in Madagascar, Sherritt says

    Sherritt International Corp is to exit the Ambatovy joint venture in Madagascar, but its decision will not affect nickel or cobalt production at the mine, the Canadian company confirmed to Fastmarkets on Tuesday March 10.

    March 10, 2020
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    By: Generic people page
    Metals
    EUROPE HRC: Domestic prices down on lower imports, coronavirus uncertainty

    Domestic prices for hot-rolled coil in Northern Europe have dropped day on day following a decline in import offers and the risks related to the 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak in Italy, sources told Fastmarkets on Tuesday March 10.

    March 10, 2020
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    By: Maria Tanatar
    China slashes port fees to boost sluggish trade

    Beijing has taken measures to resuscitate its sluggish logistics sector by cutting port fees in a bid to encourage businesses to increase their import and export activities.

    March 10, 2020
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    By: Generic people page
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