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MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices mixed, broader markets consolidate while overall cross currents dominate

Hopes that the global economic engine fires up on the first attempt may be asking a lot given second waves of Covid-19 infections emerging, and the fact global leaders are not pulling together is not helping underlying sentiment this morning, Friday May 15, with US President Donald Trump at loggerheads with China.

May 15, 2020
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By Generic people page

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from May 14

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Thursday May 14 that are worth another look.

May 15, 2020
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By Generic people page

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COVERAGE NOTE: Open consultation on methodology for Global Pulp

Fastmarkets RISI is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for Global pulp, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. This consultation, which is open until June 12, 2020, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities […]

May 15, 2020
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By Editor, PPI Asia, Nick Chang

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NAS lauds denial of ATI’s second Section 232 exclusion request

North American Stainless Inc (NAS) has applauded a decision by the United States Commerce Department to deny a second Section 232 exclusion request from Allegheny Technologies Inc (ATI).

May 15, 2020
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By Generic people page

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BANGLADESH SCRAP: Bulk offers increase but demand remains low

Offer prices for bulk ferrous scrap cargoes to Bangladesh have increased over the past week after higher prices were paid elsewhere in Asia, but several buyers remained out of the market, sources told Fastmarkets on Thursday May 14.

May 14, 2020
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By Generic people page

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MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices mixed as broader markets weaken following Fed comments

With some clusters of Covid-19 infections emerging after the lifting of lockdowns, there is less hope that a ‘V’-shaped rebound is sustainable and as a result markets were on a back foot this morning, Thursday May 14, especially broader markets, while the base metals were consolidating.

May 14, 2020
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By William Adams

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from May 13

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday May 13 that are worth another look.

May 14, 2020
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By Generic people page

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Coverage note: Open consultation on methodology for global pulp

Fastmarkets RISI is inviting feedback from the industry on the pricing methodologies for global pulp, as part of its announced annual methodology review process. This consultation, which is open until June 12, 2020, seeks to ensure that our methodologies continue to reflect the physical market under indexation, in compliance with the International Organization of Securities […]

May 14, 2020
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By Steven Sachoff

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MAP: Coronavirus impact on cobalt supply, demand [UPDATED]

The spread of the Covid-19 virus is forcing shutdowns and a reassessment of consumers’ cobalt requirements.

May 13, 2020
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By Generic people page

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Baosteel, Rio Tinto conclude yuan-based, paperless iron ore deal on digitization push

Australian iron ore major Rio Tinto and China’s steel giant Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel) have completed their first paperless, yuan-denominated iron ore deal, underlying both the increasing digitization of iron ore trades and importance of the Chinese currency, DBS Bank, which was one of the enablers of the deal, said on Tuesday May 12.

May 13, 2020
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By Generic people page

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New US EV battery production explodes; can supply chains keep up?

New electric vehicle (EV) battery plant announcements have exploded in the United States, however critical supply chain questions remain unsolved

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Rapid EV growth stokes competition in China’s manganese sulfate market

Competition to establish market share in the battery-grade manganese sulfate market in China is heating up, with expected growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market driving new participants into the sector so far in 2022

September 1, 2022

By: Justin Yang

LME will delist brands which do not comply with responsible sourcing policy

The London Metal Exchange will delist brands that do not comply with its responsible sourcing policy, it announced on Thursday, September 1.

September 1, 2022

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Uncertainty looms for Chilean miners regardless of new constitution vote

The mining industry in Chile, the world’s largest producer of copper, will probably continue to face uncertainties regardless of the outcome of a national referendum on September 4 on the adoption of a new national constitution, key stakeholders told Fastmarkets on Wednesday, August 31

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