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Rare Earths In China, Northern Rare Earth’s Profit Up As Much As 139%: High Prices But Demand Remains Cautious
China Northern Rare Earth is preparing to close the first nine months of 2026 with a strong improvement in its financial results, supported by rising rare earth prices, changes in its product mix and cost containment. Expected net profit exceeds 3.6 billion yuan,...
Chromium In China, Port Stocks Approach 5 Million Tonnes: Tianjin Leads The Rebound, Ferrochrome Under Pressure
China's chrome ore inventories are rising again after three consecutive declining readings, reaching 4.996 million tonnes on October 9, 2026. The 2.33% increase compared with September 30 is entirely attributable to Tianjin port, while inventories at other ports...
Europe, Crackdown On Chinese Hybrid Cars: 350,000-Vehicle Cap And Lithium Price Collapse
The European Union is preparing a new trade barrier on hybrid car imports, while the repercussions of the news are already reaching the market for battery raw materials. The plan, which emerged on October 11, 2026, provides for a quota of 350,000 vehicles from China...
South African Ferrochrome, Energy Relief Is Not Enough: Logistics, Investment And China Hold Back Recovery
The electricity tariff cut to 62 South African cents per kilowatt-hour provides tangible support to South African ferrochrome producers, but does not erase the difficulties that have reduced the competitiveness of the domestic industry. Logistics, access to capital...