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Global lithium supply developing at accelerating pace on growing demand

Growing demand for lithium compounds used in lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries such as lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide over the past three years has prompted lithium producers to expand total production while diversifying their investments in different lithium operations to ramp up production faster and diminish asset risk.

April 11, 2019
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By Martim Facada

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 11/04: Mixed economic outlook, firm dollar cap SHFE base metals prices; Pb slides 1.2%

Lead prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange retreated during morning trading on Thursday April 11, tracking the weakness seen on the London Metal Exchange at the close of trade on Wednesday.

April 11, 2019
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By Amy Lv

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PRICING NOTICE: Correction to UG2 chrome ore South Africa concentrates index

Fastmarkets MB has corrected its chrome ore South Africa UG2 concentrates index, basis 42% cif China, which was published incorrectly on April 5 due to an error.

April 11, 2019
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By Jon Stibbs

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BATTERY MATERIALS CONF: EVs will progress to solid-state batteries in 10-15 years, pending manufacturing developments

Electric vehicles will shift to using solid-state batteries using lithium metal in the long term, but requisite developments in the manufacturing process mean batteries with liquid electrodes will remain in use until at least the late 2020s, according to Emily Hersch, managing partner of DCDB Group.

April 10, 2019
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By Generic people page

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METALS MORNING VIEW 10/04: LME base metals prices on defensive after global risk sentiment sours

Global risk sentiment soured overnight following news that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global growth outlook for 2019 to 3.3% from 3.5% previously.

April 10, 2019
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By Generic people page

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 10/04: Firm US dollar, economic growth concerns send most SHFE base metals prices down; Pb declines 0.9%

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly down during morning trading on Wednesday April 10, with lead giving the worst performance of its peers, while the complex contends with a firm US dollar and concerns over slowing global economic growth.

April 10, 2019
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By Amy Lv

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METALS MORNING VIEW 09/04: Slow start to trading as metals prices wait for further clarity

The London Metal Exchange three-month base metals prices are generally subdued this morning, averaging up 0.2% while trading volume is considerably lower at 5,790 lots as of 06:23am London time on Tuesday April 9.

April 9, 2019
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By Generic people page

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PRICING NOTICE: Clarification on MB 65% Fe Iron Ore Value-In-Use Index

Fastmarkets wishes to clarify a discrepancy in the publication of its 65% Fe Value-In-Use Index on March 11.

April 9, 2019
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By Generic people page

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 09/04: SHFE base metals broadly lower on trade uncertainties; Cu bucks the trend

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during morning trading on Tuesday April 9, with investors taking a risk-averse stance amid the uncertainties over trade negotiations between the United States and China.

April 9, 2019
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By Amy Lv

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BATTERY MATERIALS CONF: Key talking points ahead of the Shanghai conference

Key talking points across the battery raw materials markets ahead of Fastmarkets’ second annual Battery Materials Conference, taking place this week in Shanghai, China.

April 9, 2019
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By Generic people page

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LIVE FUTURES 29/10: LME nickel price down 1.5%; most base metals on course for monthly increase

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly down on the morning of Friday October 29 following a brief rally on Thursday, however all but aluminium look set for a positive monthly close.

October 29, 2021

By: the Fastmarkets team

GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Asian prices strengthen on supply concerns

Battery-grade lithium prices in Asia nudged higher over the week to Thursday October 28 on lingering tightness in supply, costlier feedstock and monthly restocking among buyers.

October 29, 2021

By: Dalila Ouerghi

India’s Essar to build region’s biggest HRC complex in Saudi Arabia

India-based Essar Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Arabia’s industry minister for the construction of a hot-rolled coil manufacturing unit, the Middle Eastern country’s National Development Center (NDC) said on Wednesday October 27.

October 28, 2021

By: Serife Durmus

China’s domestic alumina prices flat after aluminium price tumbles

Demand and prices for alumina in China were in limbo this week because market participants have become cautious after a steep decline in downstream aluminium prices, Fastmarkets heard on Thursday October 28.

October 28, 2021

By: the Fastmarkets team

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