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Cobalt Market Tensed: Congo Extends Export Ban
Western cobalt traders reacted cautiously to the news that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will extend its export ban on the mineral until October 15, with the subsequent introduction of a quota system. The announcement, made on Sunday by the Regulatory...
Chinese NPI Market Stable Amid Limited Trading and Weak Demand
The Chinese nickel pig iron (NPI) market remained stable in the week ending Friday, September 19, amid thin spot liquidity. Sellers continued to maintain high offers, while stainless steel producers showed little interest in buying, according to Commodity Evolution....
Shanghai Base Metal Prices Decline: Tin Leads Losses
The morning session on Tuesday, September 23, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) saw prices (including the 13% value-added tax) of major base metals move lower, with tin recording the sharpest decline. As of 10:30 a.m. local time, the most traded contracts showed...
European LFP Battery Recycling Chain: A Still Open Challenge
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling in Europe remains a fragile and underdeveloped sector, despite the wave of waste generated by this technology. This was revealed during the European Battery Raw Materials Conference held in Lisbon from September 16 to 18....