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BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 31/08: Lithium carbonate prices slide again amid ample supply

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their price moves from the past week.

August 31, 2018
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Trade log August 2018: Lithium

The trade log for battery-grade lithium carbonate in China including trades, bids and offers reported to Metal Bulletin.

August 31, 2018
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GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Slow buying, good supply continue to pressure China’s battery-grade carbonate prices

China’s domestic battery-grade lithium carbonate prices fell again on Thursday August 30 amid continued slow demand and cheap offers from sellers needing to lock in cash, while the lithium hydroxide market resisted further declines, though cheaper prices were reported for lower quality units.

August 31, 2018
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 31/08: Positive data provides boost with LME zinc up 1.6%; nickel worst performer

Zinc was the best performer on the London Metal Exchange during morning trading on Friday August 31, with base metals prices on divergent paths despite positive data from China.

August 31, 2018
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PRICING NOTICE: Discontinuation of Iran import HRC, CRC price assessments

Metal Bulletin has today discontinued its weekly price assessments for Iranian imports of hot-rolled coil (HRC) and cold-rolled coil (CRC).

August 31, 2018
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METALS MORNING VIEW 31/08: Pick-up in China’s PMI data fails to excite base metals prices

The rebounds in the base metals have paused in recent days; we wait to see if the better-than-expected Chinese official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) acts as a boost as we approach September and the end of the summer slowdown.

August 31, 2018
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EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 31/08: China, Malaysia drive manganese ore supply spike; US to allow product-specific 232 exemptions; global SiMn output reaches 6-month high

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday August 31.

August 31, 2018
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By Violet Li

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 31/08: Positive China data provides slight boost to SHFE base metals; copper dips

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly up during Asian morning trading on Friday August 31 with aluminium and copper weakening while the rest of the complex registered slight gains.

August 31, 2018
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By Karen Ng

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Metal Bulletin brings indexation to the lithium market

Metal Bulletin’s lithium market reporter, Martim Facada, and price development manager, Jon Mulcahy, explain the indicators that allowed for the transition from an assessment-based pricing mechanism to an index, for the Chinese domestic lithium carbonate market.

August 31, 2018
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ASIAN MORNING BRIEF 31/08: Trump order allows US consumers to bypass 232 quota from certain countries; Liberty House to double HRC output in South Wales; Former Scotiabank exec joining Triland

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday August 31.

August 31, 2018
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MORNING VIEW: Inflation concerns rattle equities, metals take note

Base metals prices on both the LME and SHFE were mainly weaker this morning, Thursday May 13, this after some choppy trading in recent days and the greater-than-expected pick-up in the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday.

May 13, 2021

By: William Adams

Brazil’s CSN secures $350mln funding for expansion of Casa de Pedra iron ore mine

Brazilian iron ore and flat steel producer Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) has secured funding for the expansion of its Casa de Pedra mine at Congonhas in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, the company said on Wednesday May 12.

May 12, 2021

By: Renato Rostás

UG2 chrome ore prices up on improved buyer sentiment

The UG2 chrome ore market ticked up for the first time since March of this year in response to increased buyer interest over the week to Tuesday May 11, sources said.

May 12, 2021

By: Jon Stibbs

Brazil corn woes pose late US export boon amid China cancellations

US corn exporters are eyeing the anticipated drop off in Brazilian corn production as a potential late boon to the export slate in a…

May 12, 2021

By: Timothy Worledge

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