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Weak Chinese demand drives tin exports
Customs data from China indicate that the country was a net exporter of refined tin again in March. Net exports were about four times higher than in February. The data reveals that refined tin imports fell to 102 tons in March, down about 78%. This is the lowest level...
Copper price soars even as gloomy forecast for the future
Copper once again approached the crucial $10,000-per-ton level on Tuesday amid bullish sentiment and renewed supply concerns in the world’s most important producing region. Copper’s rally, which has more than doubled in price from its all-time lows, has...
Plastics, Polynt composites price increases
Polynt Composites, an Italian company operating in the field of raw materials for the composites industry, has announced an increase of 400 euros/ton for all compounds. The decision was taken to balance the increase in raw material costs in Europe, as an effect of...
Congo may become the world’s fourth largest producer of cobalt
Congo’s Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) could become the world’s fourth-largest cobalt producer by 2021, according to a new report from Roskill. According to the company, if the state-owned company is able to capture all 8,000 tons of cobalt expected...