December 2015

NORTH AMERICAN MORNING BRIEF: Key metal markets news so far on December 16

A round-up of the latest news from the metal markets to start the North American morning on Wednesday December 16.

INDIAN SiMn SNAPSHOT: Prices inch higher as lowest offers no longer available

Key data from the December 15 pricing session in London.

ASIAN MORNING BRIEF: Latest metal markets news on December 16

A round-up of the latest metal markets news and price moves to start the Asian morning on Wednesday December 16.

UMK rules out January shipments, extends production cut

United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) will not sell or ship any manganese ore in January and will extend its production curtailment for that month, a company official told Metal Bulletin on Tuesday December 15.

ASIAN MORNING BRIEF: Latest metal markets news on December 15

The latest news a price moves in the metal markets to start the Asian morning on Tuesday December 15.

MONDAY BRIEF: Infographic for December 14

The infographic for Monday December 14 .

MONDAY BRIEF: Infographic for December 7

The infographic for Monday December 7.

Tshipi will cut exports, staff levels, in 'challenging market'

South African manganese ore producer Tshipi é Ntle will slash its exports by 30% in 2016 in response to “challenging market conditions”, and is cutting permanent staff levels by 60%, it said.

MILLING ABOUT: Tshipi appoints new ceo

South African manganese ore producer Tshipi é Ntle has appointed Wilco Uys as its new ceo.

EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF: Key metal news and price updates on December 14

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Monday December 14.