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NCM Black Mass, The US Ban Pushes Asian Payables Higher But Cobalt Weakness Restrains The Market

27 August 2026 | Commodities, Commodities, Economy, Futured, Highlights, Market Forecasts - Industrial Metals, News

The Asian black mass market is entering a phase of profound reorganization. Payables for NCM material — containing nickel, cobalt and manganese — increased again in the week ended Wednesday August 26, while the incoming US export ban fueled concerns over future availability. The measure takes effect on August 27 and has already slowed spot […]

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