Price briefing April 13-19
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Published: Friday, 20 April 2018
Bauxite calcination plants in Shanxi shut on government orders. Market fears rise in prices as Liaoning stops magnesite mining. PRICING NOTICE: Extension of consultation period on proposal to discontinue kyanite prices. European, North American lithium spot markets up; Chinese spot market unchanged. Spherical graphite price grows on tight supply. PRICING NOTICE: Discontinuation of one zircon grade, launching another. Lower Chinese prices push white fused alumina market down. PRICING NOTICE: Extension of consultation period regarding olivine price
Industrial Minerals understands no
calcined bauxite operation in the Chinese province is being
allowed to run, and the disruption may last for up to two
months.
A sudden government-ordered halt to magnesite mining in
China’s main magnesia-producing province has
triggered a rise in domestic prices, with exporters planning to
raise...