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December 2020
01 December 2020
Australia-based graphite miner Syrah Resources has confirmed the completion of a bankable feasibility study (BFS) for its flagship Vidalia natural graphite production facility in the United States, it announced on Tuesday December 1.
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November 2020
26 November 2020
Key data from the graphite pricing sessions in Asia and Europe for the week ended Thursday November 26.
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26 November 2020
A summary of China's battery raw materials imports for October 2020.
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26 November 2020
A summary of China’s battery raw materials exports for October 2020.
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25 November 2020
Talga Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global technology leader ABB to support the development and construction of Talga’s Vittangi anode project in northern Sweden.
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25 November 2020
The recent surge in container freight costs and availability of cargo space continue to disrupt trade flows in minerals and metals, with trading companies finding themselves unable to dodge the soaring shipping rates.
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25 November 2020
Global crude steel output rose for the third consecutive month in October as other countries joined China in ramping up production, according to the latest figures from the World Steel Association (Worldsteel).
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25 November 2020
European steelmakers need to consolidate to gain better control over pricing and the supply-demand balance as well as to better tackle rising production costs, but it will not solve the major problems of the European flat steel market, sources told Fastmarkets.
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24 November 2020
Crude steel output in Germany increased in October 2020, rising for the first time since February this year, German steel federation WV Stahl said on Monday November 23.
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23 November 2020
China’s small flake graphite prices ticked up slightly on Thursday November 19 in only the second upward adjustment in the year so far, amid a stronger yuan against the dollar and rising cost.
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23 November 2020
Graphite consumers outside Asia, especially those in Europe and the United States, could diversify their supplier base because of skyrocketing costs for freight from China and the strength of the East Asian country’s yuan, although it will remain a major exporter of graphite, according to market sources.
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19 November 2020
Key data from the graphite pricing sessions in Asia and Europe for the week ended Thursday November 19.
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17 November 2020
China’s crude steel, hot metal and finished steel output continued to grow on a year-on-year basis in October, according to data released by the country’s National Bureau of Statistics on Monday November 16.
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16 November 2020
Fifteen countries signed up to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership at the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Sunday November 15.
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16 November 2020
“Fake flake” graphite sold as genuine material has increasingly been reported on the market, especially as large flake sizes. We speak to several market sources to get their perspective on this material, its impact on the market and how it can also meet genuine demand when sold accurately.
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16 November 2020
China produced 17.45 million tonnes of refractory materials in China in the first nine months of 2020, down by 7.3% year on year, although performance improved in the third quarter compared with earlier in the year.
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12 November 2020
Key data from the graphite pricing sessions in Asia and Europe for the week ended Thursday November 12.
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12 November 2020
Fast-rising costs for container freight on a number of major shipping routes are causing disruption in trade flows for minerals and metals alike, sources told Fastmarkets on Thursday November 12.
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10 November 2020
With China significantly ahead of the curve in terms of economic recovery after Covid-19, its ambitious infrastructure investments have been under the spotlight because of the enormous boost to domestic consumption - especially demand for steel products.
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06 November 2020
Contracts for the supply of several mineral raw materials for 2021 are expected to be shorter in their duration and cover smaller volumes compared with previous years, while market participants claim negotiations are progressing slowly and with no clear market references.
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06 November 2020
A summary of ArcelorMittal's financial results for the third quarter of 2020.
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05 November 2020
Key data from the graphite pricing sessions in Asia and Europe for the week ended Thursday November 05.
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05 November 2020
Talga Resources has entered into a non-binding tripartite Letter of Intent (LOI) with Luossavaara-Kiirunavaraa Aktiebolag (LKAB) and Mitsui & Co Europe (Mitsui) to develop its Vittangi anode project in Sweden.
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04 November 2020
A summary of results from France-headquartered minerals producer and processor Imerys for the third quarter of 2020, released on Monday November 2.
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02 November 2020
The latest forecasts from Fastmarkets' team of analysts is ready to view.