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China proposes export ban on battery cathode and lithium processing technology — here are the specifics. Jan 03, 2025 17:49. On January 2, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a file titled “Notice on Adjustments to the Public Consultation for the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Exporting from China.”
Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, November 2024
Dec 4, 2024 · In November 2024, the global aluminium industry continues demonstrating resilience and innovation amidst evolving market dynamics. The month has been marked by significant milestones, from groundbreaking advancements in sustainable production and recycling technologies to strategic investments reshaping supply chains.
Alumina Prices Surge: Will Aluminium Smelters Face a Squeeze or …
Oct 21, 2024 · Since the start of 2024, the global alumina market has faced constant supply disruptions, leading to a steady price increase. On October 14, the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s (SHFE) main alumina contract hit an all-time high, with prices reaching 4,818 yuan/ton during the day and closing at 4,815 yuan/ton. In the night session, it climbed even further to....
[SMM Analysis] Weekly Review of Refined Nickel | SMM
Dec 20, 2024 · This week, the macroeconomic conditions weakened, and the downward expectations for Indonesian nickel ore prices persist, which may lead to a continued decline in nickel prices as costs decrease. The expected trading range for spot nickel prices next week is 120,000-128,000 yuan/mt, while the futures prices are expected to range between 120,000-124,000 yuan/mt.
Aluminum Downstream Operating Rate Declines Sharply Under …
Dec 20, 2024 · [SMM Weekly Survey on Aluminum Downstream: Dual Impact of Off-Season and Environmental Protection-Related Controls Intensifies Decline in Aluminum Downstream Operating Rate] This week, the operating rate of leading domestic aluminum downstream processing enterprises saw a sharper decline, dropping by 0.8 percentage points WoW to 62.4%.
[SMM Analysis] China's Steel Price Trends and Outlook in 2025 …
Dec 27, 2024 · Looking ahead to 2025, raw materials are expected to maintain a loose supply and demand balance, with cost-side prices likely to edge down. Considering the continued surplus in domestic steel supply and demand, especially the significant pressure on sheets & plates, coupled with the risk of declining exports, the average steel price center in 2025 is expected to follow costs downward.
Metal News of Copper, Aluminum,Lead,Zinc,Tin - Shanghai Metals …
[SMM Analysis: 2025 Benchmark for Imported Blister Copper Long-Term Contract Finalised, Falling Below Triple Digits for the First Time in Recent Years] According to SMM, CNMC International Trading Co. Ltd. and Jiangxi Copper Corporation (JCC) reached an agreement on the 2025 CIF blister copper RC benchmark on the afternoon of December 31, 2024, Beijing time, setting it at $95/mt.
[SMM Analysis] How Will Silver Prices Change in 2025?
Dec 29, 2024 · [SMM Analysis: How Will Silver Prices Change in 2025?] The SMM 1# silver average price in 2024 rose by approximately 30% YoY. In H1, supported by rigid PV demand and market expectations of a US Fed interest rate cut, along with relatively loose market liquidity, silver prices surged significantly.
[China Nonferrous to Acquire Brazilian Tin Mining Company, AI …
Jan 2, 2024 · [China Nonferrous to Acquire Brazilian Tin Mining Company, AI Boosts Demand Outlook] A subsidiary of China Nonferrous Mining Group has agreed to acquire shares in a Brazilian tin producer.
Key Trends in Lithium Prices: A Comprehensive Analysis
May 5, 2024 · Lithium, a critical component in modern batteries, is essential for various industries, particularly electric vehicles (EVs). The lithium market, characterized by key players and diverse extraction sources, is expected to see a surge in demand, projecting over 2.4 million metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent by 2030. Despite recent price volatility, driven by supply and demand dynamics ...