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China Copper locks in major concentrates deal with TCs in low $70s/t – sources

One of China's largest copper smelters has locked in a major deal for supply at a time of reduced demand due to a virus-led logistics lockdown in the country.

February 19, 2020
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By Generic people page

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ERG assessing plans for battery precursor materials plant

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) is considering the construction of a plant to produce lithium-ion battery precursor materials, the company said today.

February 19, 2020
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By Charlotte Radford

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PRICING NOTICE: Launch of Japan export ferrous scrap prices

Fastmarkets MB today launches its Japan export ferrous scrap price assessments for H2, shredded, Shindachi and plate and structural (P&S) scrap grades.

February 19, 2020
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By Lee Allen

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MORNING VIEW: Markets recover after Tuesday’s broad market dip; base metals prices mixed

After the broad-based dip on Tuesday February 18 that was partially triggered by Apple’s sales warning, markets have recovered on Wednesday with equity indices in Asia stronger, as are pre-market western equity indices.

February 19, 2020
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By Generic people page

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 19/02: SHFE base metals prices mixed; Ni underperforms again

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed at the close of morning trading on Wednesday February 19, with recent Chinese stimulus measures providing slight support to the complex while worries about the economic impact of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak continue to loom.

February 19, 2020
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By Violet Li

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Europe’s EV sector set for imminent push

The outlook for sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe is bright even while the Chinese market is depressed.

February 19, 2020
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By Generic people page

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from February 18

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Tuesday February 18 that are worth another look.

February 19, 2020
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By Generic people page

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MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices mixed, but broader markets have second thoughts about coronavirus impact

Broader markets, mainly equity indices, have been fairly complacent about the potential negative economic impacts of the coronavirus (2019-nCov). But this morning, Tuesday February 18, that may be changing with Asian equities down across the board as more companies and countries get jittery.

February 18, 2020
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By Generic people page

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 18/02: SHFE base metals prices drift downward; Al bucks trend with 0.2% gain

With the exception of those for aluminium, base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were down at the close of the morning session on Tuesday February 18 as investors seemingly shrugged off further stimulus measures by China on Monday.

February 18, 2020
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By Anna Xu

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from February 17

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Monday February 17 that are worth another look.

February 18, 2020
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Wheat futures surge after Russia strikes Ukrainian grain terminal

Europe’s trading volume further reduced due to concerns about drought affecting French crops

June 9, 2022

By: Mark Shenk

Optimization software cuts steelmakers’ costs, carbon: Fero Labs

Steel producers in the United States are using optimization software to cut costs for raw materials, reduce quality issues and meet sustainability targets, according to Berk Birand, co-founder and chief executive officer of Fero Labs

June 8, 2022

By: Grace Asenov

Mexican steel scrap prices tumble again; downtrend expected to persist

Mexican ferrous scrap prices continued to trend lower in the week ended Friday June 3, with market participants seeing no bottom for prices

June 8, 2022

By: Felipe Peroni

Many hurdles ahead, negative risks persist, Irepas raw materials chief tells conference

A wide variety of factors have contributed to “a really shaky period” in international trade, delegates heard at the 86th meeting of Irepas, the International Rebar Producers & Exporters Association, held in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 29-31, 2022

June 8, 2022

By: Cem Turken

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