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NCM Black Mass In Asia, Payables Fall: South Korea And Southeast Asia Slow Purchases

16 October 2026 | Commodities, Commodities, Economy, Futured, Highlights, Market Forecasts - Industrial Metals, News

Asia’s NCM black mass market is entering another phase of declines, with refiners reluctant to commit to fresh supplies and sellers unwilling to accept deeper discounts. In the week ended Wednesday October 14, payables for nickel and cobalt fell in both South Korea and Southeast Asia. The pressure stems above all from falling lithium prices […]

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