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Asian Black Mass, Payables Stable But Buying Cautious: Strong Won And Falling Lithium Restrain Inventories

17 September 2026 | Commodities, Commodities, Economy, Futured, Highlights, Market Forecasts - Industrial Metals, News

Nickel-cobalt-manganese black mass payables remain unchanged in Asia’s main seaborne markets, but stability conceals weak trading activity. In the week ended Wednesday September 16, refiners maintained a selective approach to purchases, limiting inventory building amid pressure on metal prices and processing margins. In South Korea, won appreciation also weighs on decisions, reducing the local-currency cost […]

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