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India Toward 300 Million Tonnes Of Steel, But Iron Ore Risks Falling Short
India remains on track to reach 300 million tonnes per year of steelmaking capacity by 2030, at least from the standpoint of plants and industrial plans. But the real issue, increasingly evident, concerns raw material: the domestic iron ore base may not be sufficient...
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...