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China Molybdenum raises stake in DRC copper-cobalt Tenke mine
China Molybdenum has raised its stake in the Tenke copper-cobalt mine in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite the policy uncertainties arising from the recent political turmoil.
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US non-ferrous auto shred price pressured by supply concerns
Pressure is mounting in the non-ferrous auto shred (twitch) market in the United States, with suppliers and consumers in strong negotiations for material next month.
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 18/01: Focus on US-China trade talks as nickel rises 1.9%
Prices in the base metals complex consolidated higher at the close of trade on Friday January 18 amid continued optimism about trade talks between the United States and China, and increased bullish sentiment overall.
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BATTERY RAW MATERIALS MARKET REPORT 18/01: Cobalt supply availability pushes price lower
An overview of the battery raw materials markets and their price moves from the past week.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Trevali CEO Mark Cruise resigns
Canadian zinc miner Trevali is set for broad leadership changes after Mark Cruise stepped down as president and chief executive officer, it said on Thursday January 17.
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 18/01: Comex copper price extends positive momentum
The Comex copper price continued to move higher on Friday January 18 ahead of the US public holiday amid a short-covering rally.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Jiangxi Copper appoints new general manager after six-month vacuum
Jiangxi Copper has appointed Zheng Gaoqing as its new general manager after the key leadership position had been left vacant for six months, the major Chinese copper producer said on Friday January 18.
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Alcoa forecasts 2019 alumina surplus on China production rises [CORRECTED]
United States-based Alcoa, the world’s eighth-largest aluminium producer, has forecast a surplus of alumina in 2019 while it increases aluminium metal shipments.
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SHFE STOCKS REPORT 18/01: Zinc, copper and lead stocks up due to thin trades ahead of Chinese Lunar New Year
Copper, zinc and lead stocks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were up week on week on Friday January 18 in a quiet trading week in China, while aluminum, nickel and tin stocks fell.
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MJP aluminium stocks up 7.2% in Dec vs Nov 2018 - Marubeni
Primary aluminium stocks at the three main Japanese ports (MJP) climbed 7.2% month on month in December, based on data released by major Japanese trading house Marubeni on Friday January 18.
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 17/01: LME base metals firmer amid rising US-China trade deal optimism; 22kt aluminium freshly canceled
Growing optimism for a US-China trade agreement has prompted London Metal Exchange base metals prices to consolidate higher across the board in morning trading on Friday January 18, with zinc’s 1.3% increase leading the charge.
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SHFE vs LME physical arbitrage 18/01: Copper, aluminium, zinc, nickel
The arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Friday January 18*
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METALS MORNING VIEW 18/01: Metals prices strengthen while optimism on US-China trade deal grows
Growing optimism over the outlook for a trade agreement between the United States and China has led to a stronger tone across risk markets, including those for metals.
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FOCUS: End in sight for Asian stainless steel price war
Import prices for stainless steel in Asia appear to have stabilized after a six-month slump thanks to an uptick in demand, a recovery in the nickel market and a potential drop in Indonesian supply.
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LIVE FUTURES REPORT 18/01: SHFE base metals prices rally on easing US-China trade tensions; tin dips
Most base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were up during Asian morning trading on Friday January 18, with the complex benefiting from renewed optimism that US-China trade tensions may ease.
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RIO TINTO AT A GLANCE: Q4 production results
Summary of Rio Tinto's fourth-quarter production results for the three months ended December 31, 2018: (Rio Tinto share unless otherwise indicated, year-on-year change)
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from January 17
Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Thursday January 17 that are worth another look.
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US copper scrap market moves closer to balance
The copper and brass scrap markets in the United States are shifting back toward a supply-demand balance, but availability of some high-grade copper scrap items remains tight and continues to pressure spreads.
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Alcoa forecasts 2019 alumina surplus on production rises, better market
United States-based Alcoa, the world’s eighth-largest aluminium producer, has forecast a surplus of alumina in 2019 while it increases metal production across the board.
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BNP Paribas applies for LME category II membership
French international banking group BNP Paribas has applied for category II membership of the London Metal Exchange, according to a notice released to members on Thursday January 17.
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