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April 2017
27 April 2017
Mexichem's fluent division continues to see lower profit levels as the transition towards higher-value segments continues, while its vinyl business benefited from most of the increase in demand and prices.
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27 April 2017
The US will impose anti-dumping duties on China-origin refrigerants imports, with effect from 1 March 2017.
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25 April 2017
Rising freight rates in Asia continued to lift transportation costs for a number of industrial minerals from China, with buyers telling IM that vessel space is limited despite the higher cost.
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21 April 2017
Following an announcement by the Chinese tax authority to clamp down on import and export checks on 20 April, three different government bodies have signed an information sharing agreement as part of Beijing’s intensifying efforts against illegal smuggling activities and tax evasion.
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10 April 2017
The US will impose anti-dumping duties on China-origin refrigerants imports, with effect from 1 March 2017.
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07 April 2017
Chromite buying activities may increase in Q2; fluorspar prices outside China flat but demand expected to improve; spherical graphite stagnant; white fused alumina prices fall
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07 April 2017
Despite the recent uptrend of China-origin fluorspar, prices elsewhere in the world have remained largely stable as consumers remain well-covered by long-term contracts. Amid improving demand and the ongoing anti-pollution related supply cut in China, some are optimistic of a recovery following six years of depressed demand and falling prices.