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Neometals completes Mount Marion lithium mine divestment

Australian lithium miner Neometals on Monday March 18 completed the sale of its 13.8% equity interest in the Mount Marion lithium project in Western Australia to co-shareholders Ganfeng Lithium and Mineral Resources Ltd.

March 20, 2019
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EXCLUSIVE: DRC bans cobalt, copper concentrate exports, cutting off Zambia trade

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s top producer of cobalt and a key copper producer, has re-enacted an export ban on copper and cobalt concentrates, according to official documents obtained by Fastmarkets.

March 20, 2019
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By Archie Hunter

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 20/03: SHFE aluminium price gains on supply concerns, continued US dollar weakness ahead of FOMC meeting

The aluminium price edged higher on the Shanghai Futures Exchange during morning trading on March 20 over supply concerns after Norsk Hydro shut down several smelters following a cyber-attack yesterday.

March 20, 2019
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By Huaqing Fu

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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 19/03: SHFE nickel price gains on weaker dollar, higher iron ore

Nickel prices climbed 1.17% on the Shanghai Futures Exchange during morning trading on Tuesday March 19 amid a weaker US dollar and a rise in iron ore prices after a court ordered Brazilian mining company Vale to halt to production at its Timbopeba mine in Brazil.

March 19, 2019
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By Huaqing Fu

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IRON ORE DAILY: Prices correct down, use of Fastmarkets MB iron ore indices expands

Iron ore prices corrected down on Tuesday March 19, with futures and spot market activity at Chinese ports both declining after Monday's gains.

March 19, 2019
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FOCUS: Ways to manage trade under Section 232

Revenue garnered from the United States' Section 232 tariffs – in place for almost a year – stood at $4.3 billion for steel and $1.4 billion for aluminium as of Thursday February 21, 2019, according to data from US Customs and Border Protection.

March 18, 2019
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Pilbara Minerals to produce battery-grade lithium chemicals in South Korea

Australian lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has exercised an option with South Korea's Posco to develop a chemical conversion plant in South Korea with an anticipated production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year of lithium compounds.

March 18, 2019
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British bulk alloys consumers stock up to avoid Brexit disruptions

Bulk alloy suppliers are reporting increased prompt demand from British consumers amid concerns about potential supply disruptions when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

March 18, 2019
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SGX outlines need for risk management as Chinese iron ore buyers respond to margins, environmental norms

The world’s first high-grade iron ore derivative contract has provided the market with a more complete risk-management portfolio that reduces risks associated with different grades of the steelmaking raw material, Tan Say Liang, general manager of the Shanghai office of Singapore Exchange (SGX), said during a conference last month.

March 18, 2019
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METALS MORNING VIEW 18/03: Metals prices consolidate, waiting for fresh direction

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part little changed this morning, Monday March 18, the exception being copper, whose price was up by 0.7% at $6,474 per tonne, compared with $6,431.50 per tonne at Friday’s close.

March 18, 2019
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LIVE FUTURES 14/10: LME zinc price at highest since 2007; copper cash/3-month spread in backwardation

Supply concerns continue to support zinc’s three-month price on the London Metal Exchange, which reached a peak of $3,837.50 per tonne on the morning on Thursday October 14, with most other base metal prices also starting the day higher.

October 14, 2021

By: the Fastmarkets team

LIVE FUTURES 12/10: LME aluminium, zinc prices hold near recent highs

Base metal prices on the London Metal Exchange remained robust during morning trading on Tuesday October 12, while power supply concerns in China and the rest of the world persist.

October 12, 2021

By: Imogen Dudman

EUROPE HRC WRAP: Domestic prices down on lack of trading

Domestic prices for hot-rolled coil moved down in the EU in the week to Friday October 8, reflecting the small number of new deals heard in the market and the achievable prices estimated by market sources.

October 11, 2021

By: Maria Tanatar

OCC’s 11-month price run finally ends, all average RCP prices remain up

September price peak marks fourth highest average in 30 years, bulk grade average pricing has shot up more than 150%

October 11, 2021

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