GLOBAL MANGANESE WRAP: Demand supports increases in manganese ore price rises into China

Prices for manganese ore imported into China on an fob basis ticked upward in the pricing session that ended on Friday October 26, while trading activity started to pick up in China before the onset of winter.

29 October 2018 Chris Kavanagh, Susan Zou, Karen Ng, Jon Stibbs

BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 26/10: Lithium prices tumble on thin trading

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their price moves from the past week.

26 October 2018 Charlotte Radford, Chris Kavanagh, Susan Zou, Justin Yang, Martim Facada, Jon Stibbs, Violet Li, Carrie Shi

FASTMARKETS NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES 26/10: Noble alloys, bulk alloys & ores

The following Metal Bulletin noble alloys, bulk alloys and ores prices changed on Friday October 26:

26 October 2018 Fastmarkets staff

EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 25/10: SHFE lead prices up, rest down; Hydro expects 4% drop in Q4 alumina output; Enami targets 12% Cu production increase in 2019

Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday October 25.

25 October 2018 Mia Aureus

Ore trading appetite in China switching from manganese to chrome

Traders in China are increasingly switching their attention from manganese ore to chrome ore, predicting better upside potential, market sources told Fastmarkets this week.

24 October 2018 Janie Davies

GLOBAL MANGANESE WRAP: Low-grade manganese ore prices recover some losses while those for high-grade ore soften

Low-grade manganese ore prices reversed some recent losses over the past week on steady demand.

23 October 2018 Janie Davies, Chris Kavanagh, Declan Conway, Karen Ng, Jon Stibbs

EUROPEAN MORNING BRIEF 22/10: SHFE zinc prices under pressure; Europe discusses fate of lead battery; smelting woes may fast track annual Cu concs talks

Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday October 22.

22 October 2018 Mia Aureus

BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 19/10: Lithium prices stabilise as sellers refuse to sell cheap

An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their price moves from the past week.

19 October 2018 Charlotte Radford, Chris Kavanagh, Susan Zou, Justin Yang, Martim Facada, Jon Stibbs, Violet Li, Carrie Shi

Vale manganese ore production rises more than 14% in Q3; ferro-alloy output up

Brazil-based miner Vale’s manganese ore production for the third quarter rose by 14.5% quarter on quarter to 482,000 tonnes, it said in its latest production report.

19 October 2018 Jon Stibbs

FASTMARKETS NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES 19/10: Noble alloys, bulk alloys & ores

The following Metal Bulletin noble alloys, bulk alloys and ores prices changed on Friday October 19:

19 October 2018 Fastmarkets staff