Daily: China LNG prices down on falling shipment
China spot LNG delivery price averaged Yuan 4,368/tonne as of March 19, down Yuan 23/tonne from the previous trading day, according to OilChem. Imported LNG ex-terminal prices stood at Yuan 4,298/t today, down Yuan 17/tonne from the previous trading day, according to OilChem. The prices were down
Mar 19, 2024 17:24
WEEKLY: China's NPI prices remain weak
Chinese prices of nickel pig iron (NPI) weakened continuously over the past week, with the price of 8-10% grade NPI in East China's Jiangsu province under Mysteel's assessment easing to Yuan 955/mtu ($133/mtu) including delivery and the 13% VAT as of March 19, down by another Yuan 15/mtu on
Mar 19, 2024 17:15
WEEKLY: Chinese HRC export prices continue to wane
Chinese prices of commercial grade hot-rolled coils (HRC) for export continued to lose ground during the week of March 11-15, while overseas demand for China-origin hot coils remained slack, Mysteel's weekly market roundup shows.
Mar 19, 2024 16:30
Gasoline crack spread likely to bottom out soon
It is expected that the gasoline crack spread will bottom out soon after hovering around the 10-year average, as the traders gradually build up stocks amidst falling gasoline prices, per OilChem data. Source: Mysteel OilChem The gasoline crack spread has been falling since entering 2024 except f
Mar 19, 2024 16:16
WEEKLY: China's domestic iron ore prices slide further
Chinese prices of domestically-produced iron ore concentrates generally dropped by a substantial margin in the country's major producing regions last week, as the persistently weak demand for finished steel further intensified the pessimism in the ferrous market, Mysteel's survey showed.
Mar 19, 2024 15:45
WEEKLY: China's FeSi prices hit over 3-year low
Chinese prices of ferrosilicon (FeSi) continued the downtrend in both spot and futures markets over March 11-18, with Mysteel's assessment of the price of 75% grade FeSi losing another Yuan 36/tonne ($5/t) on week to Yuan 6,288/t ex-works including the 13% VAT on March18, hitting a new low since Dec
Mar 19, 2024 12:00
WEEKLY: China's FeMo prices fall on global declines, slack buying
Domestic prices of ferromolybdenum (FeMo) in China experienced a downtrend during March 11-15, mainly in tandem with the lower prices of moly dioxide in the global market and the cautious buying attitude among domestic stainless steelmakers, market sources shared.
Mar 19, 2024 11:30
A Glance of China Lithium-ion Battery Materials Market 20240319
Lithium carbonate prices are projected to move rangebound this week. Australia's Pilbara Minerals closed an auction for 5,000 tonnes spodumene concentrate at the price of $1,200/tonne to be delivered in December 2024, which equals to the cost of battery grade lithium carbonate at Yuan 106,000-107,00
Mar 19, 2024 11:28
DAILY: China's coking coal trades remain thin, prices lower
Trading activities in China's coking coal market remained subdued on March 18, with downstream buyers tepid in taking additional feed coal cargoes amidst their production cutbacks and unfavourable profit margins. This has led many miners to adjust their offers downwards in an effort to stimulate dea
Mar 19, 2024 11:15
WEEKLY: Aust., Brazilian iron ore shipments fall 13% WoW
The total volume of iron ore shipments dispatched to global destinations from the 19 ports and 16 mining companies in Australia and Brazil under Mysteel's regular tracking slid for the second straight week to reach 22.1 million tonnes over March 11-17, losing 3.1 million tonnes or 12.5% on week due
Mar 19, 2024 11:00
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Iron ore portside prices: Jingtang port
Imported iron ore prices: China's major cities
Iron ore portside prices: Caofeidian port
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