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Gallium: price more than doubled after Chinese export ban
Gallium prices are close to their highest since 2011 as export restrictions imposed by China reduce global supply and hurt buyers of the metal used in a range of high-tech applications. Last year, Beijing subjected gallium and germanium to tighter government control,...
Tin: Uganda to start up first national processing plant next month
Uganda will commission its first tin refining plant in the southwestern region next month, as part of efforts to expand production capacity and add value to its minerals nationwide. President Yoweri Museveni wants to maximise export benefits in the East African...
Bauxite: Guinea’s shipments are growing
Guinea is steadily increasing its bauxite shipments and there are indications of further volume increases. Despite the upheavals due to the December incident and occasional public unrest, bauxite export volumes have grown so far this year and look set to continue...
Chinese steel bar producers ask authorities to limit production in the wake of falling prices
Fifteen of China's leading steel bar producers have unanimously asked the authorities to take measures to restrict steel bar production to support prices. Fifteen of China's major steel bar producers unanimously asked the authorities to take measures to restrict steel...