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DRC Cobalt, No Extension For Hydroxide Exports Not Shipped By End-June
The Democratic Republic of Congo has not extended the deadline for cobalt hydroxide exports not shipped by June 30, 2026, confirming a stricter line in the management of export quotas for one of the most strategic materials for the global battery chain. The decision...
Guinea Bauxite Rises, Rains And Slower Exports Support FOB Prices
The price of bauxite on a FOB Guinea basis rose in the week ended Friday June 26, supported by slower export activity and operational disruptions linked to the rainy season. After weeks characterized by a fragile market and pressure on flows, bad weather has begun to...
Manganese Flake, Chinese Market Directionless And European Spot Stuck In Summer Lull
China’s manganese flake market remained without a clear direction in the week ended Friday June 26, with prices slightly higher but without a real change of pace in demand. In Europe, meanwhile, the spot market remained weak and illiquid, penalized by the traditional...
SHFE Metals Fall, Nickel Leads Losses Between Indonesia And Hormuz
Most base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange recorded declines during the morning of Wednesday July 1, with nickel once again leading the losses. The Chinese market opened the new month with cautious sentiment, conditioned by expectations over a possible...