December 2017

IN FIGURES: China's ferro-alloys imports in November

A summary of China’s ferro-alloy imports figures for November 2017.

MARKET REPORT: Manganese ore prices keep surging on buying flurry

The manganese ore rally continues as consistent buying interest allows producers to keep hiking offer prices.

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES 22/12: Noble alloys, bulk alloys & ores

The following Metal Bulletin noble alloys, bulk alloys and ores prices changed on Friday December 12:

EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 20/12: SHFE base metals complex higher; GLOBAL ALUMINIUM WRAP; WEEKLY BASE METAL PREMIUMS REPORT

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday December 20.

2017 REVIEW: 10 things that changed in the ferro-alloys markets in 2017

Metal Bulletin looks back at some of the major changes in the ferro-alloys markets over the course of 2017.

GLOBAL MANGANESE WRAP: Ore prices continue to rally, pushing alloy charges higher

Both low-grade and high-grade manganese ore prices rose in China against the backdrop of tighter silico-manganese supply in the country following news of production curbs in Ningxia province. That pushed European and Indian alloys prices higher, while in the United States ferro-manganese charges fell further.

DAVIES ON ORES: Manganese ore’s 'FOMO outbreak' gives way to something even scarier

The manganese ore market has started the week a little timorously after sharp price increases on Friday were overshadowed by a sudden drop in demand amid sliding silico-manganese futures prices in China.

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES 15/12: Noble alloys, bulk alloys & ores

The following Metal Bulletin noble alloys, bulk alloys and ores prices changed on Friday December 15:

NORTH AMERICAN MORNING BRIEF 14/12: LME copper continues to climb; MJP aluminium benchmark settles; manganese ore rally

The latest metal markets news and price moves to start the North American day on Thursday December 14.

FOCUS: Four key questions about December’s manganese alloy rally

Metal Bulletin answers the key questions surrounding the latest manganese ore rally that has seen prices rise 9% in less than a week.