Some industrial minerals markets have posted a downturn over the summer months, sources have noted, as demand has waned across key markets.
Rare earths prices, which rocketed in June have since crept lower on the back of buyer inactivity in the summer months, one trader explained.
The development in this market is said to be shortlived, with most expecting a rally to take place once the market returns from the holiday break.
“There have been a...