Following the consultation which concluded on Thursday May 8, the frequency of the price will change from weekly to monthly, with the first assessment on a monthly frequency on Friday May 30, to better reflect the evolving dynamics in China’s antimony market.
The new specifications are as follows, with the amendment in italics:
MB-SB-0003 Antimony MMTA standard grade II, ddp China, yuan/tonne
Quality: Ingot. MMTA standard Grade II. Sb 99.65% min, As 0.1% max, Pb 0.2% max, Se 0.002% max, Cd 0.002% max, Sn 0.005% max, Te 0.005% max, Bi 0.01% max, Cu 0.02% max, Fe 0.02% max
Quantity: 1 tonne
Location: Delivered duty paid China
Unit: CNY/tonne
Payment terms: Cash
Publication: Monthly, last Friday of the month 2-3pm London time
The price is a part of the Fastmarkets’ minor metals package.
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