March 2019

BATTERY RAW MATERIALS REPORT: China cobalt price up on rising local futures

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

FASTMARKETS NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES 29/03: Noble alloys, bulk alloys & ores

The following Fastmarkets noble alloys, bulk alloys and ores prices changed on Friday March 29:

Cyclones in Australia have limited effect on manganese ore exports - producers

The extreme weather that hit Australia over the past week will cause some delays but should have no impact on total deliveries of manganese ore for April, according to producers that mine high-grade material in areas affected by the cyclones.

Tshipi sells 3.5mln tonnes manganese ore in FY2019

South African manganese miner Tshipi exceeded targets to sell a record 3.5 million tonnes of manganese ore in the 12 months to February 28, owner Jupiter Mines said on Thursday March 28.

Chrome, manganese ore, alloys markets disagree on effect of Chinese VAT cut

China’s intention to cut the rate of value-added tax to 13% has already been credited for an increase in imported ore prices and having a bearish effect on alloys, Fastmarkets heard on Wednesday March 27.

PRICING NOTICE: Amendment to Chinese silico-manganese price assessment

Fastmarkets MB changed the basis of its price assessment for Chinese silico-manganese, min 65% Mn, max 17% Si, from delivered duty paid to in-warehouse duty paid on Friday March 22 following a one-month consultation.

GLOBAL MANGANESE WRAP: High-grade ore index retreats; ferro-manganese prices in China soar

The high-grade manganese ore index fell on Friday March 22 after sellers re-entered the market offering at a price stable with last month; in alloys, the Chinese ferro-manganese price rose following the recent recovery in the country’s silico-manganese market.

BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 22/03: Cobalt prices continue downward trend

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

PRICING NOTICE: Delayed publication of manganese ore price calculations

Fastmarkets MB published its manganese ore prices later than scheduled on Friday March 22 but they are now appearing as normal.

FASTMARKETS NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES 22/03: Noble alloys, bulk alloys & ores

The following Fastmarkets noble alloys, bulk alloys and ores prices changed on Friday March 22: