December 2021

Five key stories from December 27

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Monday December 27 that are worth another look.

Manganese ore markets soften despite slight liquidity

Activity in the seaborne manganese ore markets was largely on hold in the week ending Friday December 24 ahead of the Christmas holiday, while prices dipped again on soft sentiment due adequate supply and uncertain demand outlook.

Manganese ore analytics for the week to December 27, 2021

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended December 27, 2021.

China’s manganese ore, alloy prices edge lower; producers anticipate recovery in demand

Key data from Fastmarkets’ pricing sessions in China, India, Europe and the United States on Friday December 24.

China’s ores, alloys exports in November 2021

A summary of China’s ores and alloys exports for November 2021, according to the latest Chinese customs data released on Monday December 20.

China’s ores, alloys imports in November 2021

A summary of China’s ores and alloys imports for November 2021, according to the latest Chinese customs data released on Monday December 20.

Manganese ore prices dip amid softening sentiment

Sentiment in the manganese ore market softened last week, with demand declining and trading activity thinning as a result of some consumers expecting price decreases.

Manganese ore analytics for the week to December 20, 2021

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended December 20, 2021.

Cobalt prices steady in thin trading, lithium spot prices up on tight availability, high demand

An overview of the new energy materials markets and their price moves in the week to Friday December 17.

Seaborne manganese ore prices edge down on expectations of soft demand

Key data from Fastmarkets’ pricing sessions in China, India, Europe and the United States on Friday December 17.