Chinese manganese flake still in tight supply

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 11 Jan 13 - The production of manganese flake remains low in China, many producers hold no stocks in hand and just sell for futures market. Participants reveal that the ex-works price of manganese flake keeps stable at RMB13,400-13,600/t.

A Hunan-based manganese producer tells Asian Metal that he still offers RMB13,500/t for manganese flake, but he can not provide any goods for the spot market at this moment. "We can only deliver in late this month for end users who placed orders these days," said the source.

With a production capacity of 1,500-2,000tpm, the source states that he just releases one of the four production lines, reducing the output to below 500tpm. "I think the price will keep firm in the short term," adds the source, "Because the supply of raw materials like manganese ore is tightening due to the bad weather."

A Guangxi-based producer confirms that the price keeps stable temporarily, quoting RMB13,600/t for manganese flake. "The price in Guangxi is RMB100/t higher than those in other leading production sites," said the source, "And it is harder to purchase manganese now as the operating rate runs at a lower level."

"Most medium and small-sized producers have suspended the production, while over 90% of manganese flake in leading ones have been booked up by their regular domestic and foreign purchasers," he adds. Therefore, he agrees that the price is likely to keep firm before the Spring Festival as the social stock will maintain at a relatively low level.

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Antimony ingot market moves slowly

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 14 Jan 13 – The offer kept at around RMB67,000-68,000/t (USD10,754-10,915/t) ex works and RMB58,000-59,000/t (USD9,310-9,470/t) VAT excluded for antimony ingot 99.65%min from Chinese major producers, but the market saw thin deals after the New Year holiday (from December 29th, 2012 to January 3rd , 2013) with most market insiders watching the market.

A Guangdong-based antimony trioxide producer, who purchased 60t of antimony ingot 99.65%min at around RMB67,500/t (USD10,835/t) delivered from a regular supplier in Hunan after the holiday, reported that offers he got are around RMB67,500-68,000/t (USD10,835-10,915/t) ex works after the holiday. "We take a hand-to-mouth purchasing style," said the source, adding that he does not plan to replenish in the short term.

The source holds a watchful attitude toward the future market. "It is reported that most suppliers refuse to sell at lower prices, and some of them will stop production in the following days if the market continues to be quiet," added the source.

A Hunan-based antimony ingot producer with an output of about 300tpm told Asian Metal that the market was quiet after the New Year holiday, but his offer kept at RMB67,000-68,000/t (USD10,754-10,915/t) ex works for antimony ingot 99.65%min, unchanged in the past ten days. "Antimony ingot market saw a few deals in the past days, and I will stop production in the following week," said the source.

The source reported that the price of antimony concentrates 45% kept at around RMB530/mtu (USD85.07/mtu) VAT included in the past weeks, but as antimony ingot market saw weak demand and producers claimed no profit to purchase raw material at this moment, deals for antimony concentrates was thin.

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Ethylene glycol antimony market quiet

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 5 Jan 13 – As market insiders just come back from the New Year holiday and there are a few offers and inquiries in the spot market, there ethylene glycol antimony market is quiet.

A Hunan-based producer with an output of about 200tpm told Asian Metal that he offers about RMB54,000/t (USD8,668/t) ex works for wet ethylene glycol antimony 55% at this moment, the same as that before the New Year holiday. "I got several calls for the offer, but I know very few of them will make purchase at this moment," said the source, adding a stock of about 200t now.

The source also learned the closing price of ethylene glycol antimony reached RMB53,000/t (USD8,507/t) ex works before the holiday for wet ethylene glycol antimony 55%. "I will stop production before the Spring Festival holiday if the market keeps so quiet," said the source.

Another Henan-based producer with an output of about 100tpm told Asian Metal that he offers about RMB54,000-55,000/t (USD8,668-8,828/t) ex works for dry ethylene glycol antimony now, unchanged compared with that before the holiday. "Demand from downstream industry decreases, and the price of ethylene glycol antimony does not have support, but producers got losses in the past year, so they all want to raise the offer," said the source, revealing a stock of about 280t at hand at this moment.

The source claimed that some suppliers accepted RMB53,000/t (USD8,507/t) ex works to sell wet ethylene glycol antimony 55% before the holiday to get capital turnover. "However, after the holiday, the situation will be better," said the source.

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Antimony ingot suppliers stop offering

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 28 Dec 12 – The New Year holiday (around 1st January 2013) is coming and many suppliers stop offering at this moment, claiming the present price is profitless and it is too late to sell the material for getting capital turnover now.

A Hunan-based producer with an output of around 300tpm told Asian Metal that he sold a batch of antimony ingot 99.65%min at RMB67,500/t (USD10,835/t) delivered early this week and stopped offering in previous day. "Buyers are inactive in making replacing as a pessimistic attitude spreads around the spot market, and some market insiders do not have confidence in the market rebound after the New Year holiday," said the source.

The source holds around 400t of antimony ingot in stock now, and holds a watchful attitude toward the market after the New Year holiday.

A Guangdong-based consumer who purchases around 120-160tpm reported to Asian Metal that his supplier refused to offer for antimony ingot 99.65%min at this moment. "They are busy with the clearance for the year and waiting for the New Year holiday at the same time," said the source, adding that the supplier offers RMB67,000/t (USD10,754/t) ex works for antimony ingot 99.65%min early this week.

The source claimed that some smelters will stop for maintenance after the New Year holiday as most of them have stocks and the Spring Festival holiday (February 9-15th) is coming.

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Participants expect antimony trioxide price to rise

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 8 May 12 – Antimony trioxide market becomes more active these days than that of late April. Some traders have already raised antimony trioxide prices, influenced by the upward tendency in the global market.

A Shanghai-based trader reported to Asian Metal that they bought 10 tons of antimony trioxide at RMB70,000/t (USD11,146/t) delivered on Monday. "I expect antimony trioxide price to pick up in the near future," said the source.

The source, who trades over 100 tons of antimony trioxide yearly, reviewed that many suppliers of antimony trioxide start to raise prices.

A Hunan-based producer, who produces 200-300 tons of antimony trioxide monthly according to the demand, reported to Asian Metal that they offer antimony trioxide 99.5% at RMB68,000-69,000/t (USD10,828-10,987/t) ex works and will keep its prices stable this week. "Most deals are concluded at around RMB69,000/t (USD10,987/t) ex works" said the source, holding around 100 tons of stocks.

The source, who traded 200 tons of antimony trioxide in April, reviewed that the market in May is more active than that of late April, because end users increase their purchases, for fear that antimony trioxide prices will pick up. He will watch the market, but he expects the rising tendency of antimony trioxide not to last long, due to dull demand from downstream market.

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Antimony trioxide export market sees few deals

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 4 May 12 – Market insiders reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide export market is sluggish with price keeping stable generally at about USD11,200-11,300/t FOB China.

A Guangdong-based trader with a trading volume of about 140tpm told Asian Metal that his offer was about USD11,250-11,300/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.5%min in the past two weeks and keeps the offer after the May Day holiday (29th April – 1 May). "I concluded an order at around USD11,200/t FOB China just after the May Day holiday," said the source.

Another antimony trioxide exporter from Guangdong revealed that he keeps the offer at USD11,250-11,300/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.5%min after the holiday, the same as that ten days ago. "I hold 40-50t of antimony trioxide in stock and replenish after getting orders from overseas market," said the source, adding that his export volume decreased by 50% compared with that in 2010.

Commenting on the market, both the sources revealed a sluggish movement in antimony trioxide market in the past month, but customers from overseas market gradually accept above USD13,500/t FOB China for antimony ingot 99.65%min after the crackdown of Chinese Vietnam border illegal business, so the antimony trioxide produced in European market is not competitive compared with that exported from China in the future, and they expect the antimony trioxide export price will hover at present level in the short term.

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Antimony trioxide market quiet

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 20 Apr 12 – After the price of antimony trioxide reduces early this week, the market is quiet and buyers are waiting for further price changes.

A Jiangsu-based plastic producer who purchases about 30t of antimony trioxide every month told Asian Metal that he ordered 30t of antimony trioxide 99.5%min in late March at RMB71,000/t (USD11,270/t) ex works with the payment within 3 months. "Currently buyers can get antimony trioxide 99.5%min at around RMB70,000/t (USD11,111/t) ex works with the same payment terms," said the source, adding that he once thought the price of antimony trioxide will go up as it happened in the past years.
The source thinks though the price of antimony trioxide decreases, those buyers who have to consume will make replacement on hand-to-mouth basis, and some small producers stopped production owing to limited or no profit, so the price has a very narrow margin to decrease in the following weeks.

A Sichuan-based ceramic producer who consumes about 10t every three months reported that he bought about 10t of antimony trioxide 99.5%min early April at RMB71,000/t (USD11,270/t) ex works with the payment within 3 months. "Sellers accept RMB68,000-68,500/t (USD10,794-10,873/t) ex works paid by cash for antimony trioxide 99.5%min this moment, so buyers can get the material at RMB70,000-70,500/t (USD11,111-11,190/t) ex works with the payment within 3 months," said the source.

The source also expected the price of antimony trioxide would increase into April, and thinks the market will be low in the short term with limited room to decrease for price.

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Antimony trioxide export market sees few deals

Antimony trioxide exporters reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide export market sees few deals as demand from overseas market becomes weak owing to the high price and some customers decreased their purchasing volume.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that he sells better in domestic market than in export market, and the closing price in domestic market is around RMB97,000-100,000t USD14,800-15,267t.Asian Metal Copyright

A Guangdong-based exporter who produces around 100tpm of antimony trioxide revealed that they offer USD15,100/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright The source just exported 50t of antimony trioxide in February and said :" The antimony trioxide market moved slowly in the past month," According to the source, he got several inquiries in the past weeks, but no buyers placed orders after he quoted to them.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at this moment, and has not concluded any deals for almost three weeks.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright The source just exported 50t of antimony trioxide in February and said :" The antimony trioxide market moved slowly in the past month,"

According to the source, he got several inquiries in the past weeks, but no buyers placed orders after he quoted to them.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright "Overseas buyers are waiting for the price decrease," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright "Unless that they are eager to buy.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at this moment, and has not concluded any deals for almost three weeks.Asian Metal Copyright"

A Hunan-based exporter claimed that he offers USD14,900-15,200/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at this moment, and has not concluded any deals for almost three weeks.Asian Metal Copyright "Demand from overseas market was weak as some antimony trioxide price hiked in the past month," said the source, revealing that he is selling small amount to regular customers.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that he sells better in domestic market than in export market, and the closing price in domestic market is around RMB97,000-100,000t USD14,800-15,267t.Asian Metal Copyright

The source revealed that he sells better in domestic market than in export market, and the closing price in domestic market is around RMB97,000-100,000/t (USD14,800-15,267/t).Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright

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Antimony trioxide market moves slowly

Producers reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market moves slowly.Asian Metal Copyright "I am not eager to sell as I don't have much antimony trioxide inventory," he said.Asian Metal Copyright Buyers are not active to make purchases owing to price increase of antimony trioxide, while sellers are reluctant to sell at lower price.Asian Metal Copyright A major producer in Hunan with an output of around 400tpm revealed that he sold less than 10t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright

A producer in Guangdong claimed that she kept her offer at around RMB98,500/t (USD15,038/t) ex works for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright8%min, and the same as that in last week.Asian Metal Copyright "I can't see any motivations which will drive antimony trioxide price to decrease in early April," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright While she just sold around 30t in the past ten days.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Apr 11 - Producers reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market moves slowly.Asian Metal Copyright

The source produces around 300t of antimony trioxide every month and holds around 200t in stock now.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Apr 11 - Producers reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market moves slowly.Asian Metal Copyright She predicts that antimony trioxide price will continue to increase slightly in the following week.Asian Metal Copyright The source stated that it is hard to conclude deals because buyers are not willing to make purchases due to the increasing price in antimony trioxide market.Asian Metal Copyright "I can't see any motivations which will drive antimony trioxide price to decrease in early April," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright8%min, and the same as that in last week.Asian Metal Copyright

A major producer in Hunan with an output of around 400tpm revealed that he sold less than 10t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "I am not eager to sell as I don't have much antimony trioxide inventory," he said.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at RMB98,000/t (USD14,961/t) ex works on Monday.Asian Metal Copyright "I can't see any motivations which will drive antimony trioxide price to decrease in early April," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright Currently, he has 260t of antimony trioxide in stock, and he isn't ready to purchase antimony ingot to continue production as he thinks antimony trioxide price cannot hold firm for a long time.Asian Metal Copyright The source stated that it is hard to conclude deals because buyers are not willing to make purchases due to the increasing price in antimony trioxide market.Asian Metal Copyright

The source stated that it is hard to conclude deals because buyers are not willing to make purchases due to the increasing price in antimony trioxide market.Asian Metal Copyright Currently, he has 260t of antimony trioxide in stock, and he isn't ready to purchase antimony ingot to continue production as he thinks antimony trioxide price cannot hold firm for a long time.Asian Metal Copyright "I am not eager to sell as I don't have much antimony trioxide inventory," he said.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Apr 11 - Producers reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market moves slowly.Asian Metal Copyright

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Indonesian antimony trioxide market holds firm

BEIJING (Asian metal) 30 Mar 11 – Indonesia antimony trioxide price keeps going up owing to the price hike in international antimony market, especially in Chinese antimony market.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian metal 30 Mar 11 – Indonesia antimony trioxide price keeps going up owing to the price hike in international antimony market, especially in Chinese antimony market.Asian Metal Copyright

A consumer in Indonesia remarked that offers he got in the range of USD14,800-15,400/t CIF Jakarta for 20t of flame retardant antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Chinese suppliers offered me in a wide range of USD14,900-15,500t CIF Jakarta," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright5%min in previous days, but he has adequate stock for three weeks' production now, so he did not prepare to make purchase at this moment.Asian Metal Copyright5%min in previous days, but he has adequate stock for three weeks' production now, so he did not prepare to make purchase at this moment.Asian Metal Copyright

The source consumers around 20 tons of antimony trioxide every month and has bought 30t in late February.Asian Metal Copyright "I sold 1t at USD20,000t in local market in previous day.Asian Metal Copyright "I heard that smelters in Lengshuijiang area are going to resume production in April," said the source, doubting if the price will go down by then.Asian Metal Copyright "Chinese suppliers offered me in a wide range of USD14,900-15,500t CIF Jakarta," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright

A trader based in Indonesia confirmed that antimony trioxide price goes up.Asian Metal Copyright A consumer in Indonesia remarked that offers he got in the range of USD14,800-15,400t CIF Jakarta for 20t of flame retardant antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Chinese suppliers offered me in a wide range of USD14,900-15,500/t CIF Jakarta," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, he watches the market and is not eager to make replacement or sales.Asian Metal Copyright "I sold 1t at USD20,000/t in local market in previous day.Asian Metal Copyright A trader based in Indonesia confirmed that antimony trioxide price goes up.Asian Metal Copyright"

The source deals about 7-8t of antimony trioxide in the past months and holds 10t in stock.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, he watches the market and is not eager to make replacement or sales.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, he watches the market and is not eager to make replacement or sales.Asian Metal Copyright "I heard that smelters in Lengshuijiang area are going to resume production in April," said the source, doubting if the price will go down by then.Asian Metal Copyright

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Antimony ingot supply continues to be tight

Supply of antimony ingot tightens in domestic market after smelters in Guangxi stopped production for environmental inspection.Asian Metal Copyright The trader holds 120t of antimony ingot at hand.Asian Metal Copyright More and more purchasers reported to Asian Metal that they can not get the material in spot market.Asian Metal Copyright A Shanghai-based trader, who sells around 30-40t of antimony ingot to alloy producers every month, reported that he bought 60t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright

A Shanghai-based trader, who sells around 30-40t of antimony ingot to alloy producers every month, reported that he bought 60t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB73,500/t (USD11,069/t) delivered to Shanghai when the price just rose in early November, and has only 10t in stock at present.Asian Metal Copyright A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright

"Producers in Hunan claimed that they are carrying out long-term contracts with December or January shipment, and do not have spot materials to sell," remarked the source, adding that antimony ingot supply is short in Yunnan.Asian Metal Copyright The trader holds 120t of antimony ingot at hand.Asian Metal Copyright

A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB80,000t USD12,048t delivered early this week.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB80,000/t (USD12,048/t) delivered early this week.Asian Metal Copyright A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Supply tightens in domestic market, so we sell small amount every time," remarked the source.Asian Metal Copyright "Producers in Hunan claimed that they are carrying out long-term contracts with December or January shipment, and do not have spot materials to sell," remarked the source, adding that antimony ingot supply is short in Yunnan.Asian Metal Copyright

According to the source, most of producers do not have spot m

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Electrolytic calcium market sees little improvement

Electrolytic calcium prices in China keeps stable, and the trading remains thin, since the demand from domestic and overseas buyers does not recover, Asian Metal reported.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that electrolytic calcium export market remains flat, since some buyers in Europe are on holiday.Asian Metal Copyright

A producer in Inner Mongolia with the output of 200tpm reported that electrolytic calcium demand keeps shrinking after China cancels the export rebate of some kinds of steel products.Asian Metal Copyright A Shanghai-based trader with the sales volume of 30-40tpm confirmed that electrolytic calcium market sees few deals concluded in China, and the consumption remains at a low level.Asian Metal Copyright "Consumers only purchase the material from hand to mouth," said the source, adding that they keep offers of electrolytic calcium granule 99%min 0-2mm at around RMB35,000-36,000/t (USD5,162-5,310/t) delivered currently, the same with those last month.Asian Metal Copyright "Consumers only purchase the material from hand to mouth," said the source, adding that they keep offers of electrolytic calcium granule 99%min 0-2mm at around RMB35,000-36,000t USD5,162-5,310t delivered currently, the same with those last month.Asian Metal Copyright

The source revealed that electrolytic calcium export market remains flat, since some buyers in Europe are on holiday.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright "In fact, we suffer a loss at the current price level, and I think the price may not go down in the following weeks," said the source, adding that they hold around 100t of electrolytic calcium on hand.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright

A Shanghai-based trader with the sales volume of 30-40tpm confirmed that electrolytic calcium market sees few deals concluded in China, and the consumption remains at a low level.Asian Metal Copyright "In fact, we suffer a loss at the current price level, and I think the price may not go down in the following weeks," said the source, adding that they hold around 100t of electrolytic calcium on hand.Asian Metal Copyright "Electrolytic calcium granule prices have been stable for several months, and buyers are not eager to make purchase," said the source, revealing that the mainstream prices stay at around RMB34,000-36,000/t (USD5,015-5,310/t) delivered currently.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright

The source analyzed that steel plants are enduring hardship, and they try their best to lower production cost.Asian Metal Copyright "Electrolytic calcium granule prices have been stable for several months, and buyers are not eager to make purchase," said the source, revealing that the mainstream prices stay at around RMB34,000-36,000t USD5,015-5,310t delivered currently.Asian Metal Copyright "However, as the current price of electrolytic calcium is on a par with the production cost, I think the market may not go down," said the source, adding that they hold few stocks on hand.Asian Metal Copyright "Consumers only purchase the material from hand to mouth," said the source, adding that they keep offers of electrolytic calcium granule 99%min 0-2mm at around RMB35,000-36,000t USD5,162-5,310t delivered currently, the same with those last month.Asian Metal Copyright

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Antimony ingot prices firm with slow activity

Antimony ingot prices keep firm supported by tight material availability, but slow activity is seen in the market as many buyers are not ready to accept higher-than-expected price.Asian Metal Copyright "In view of current situation, we would not sell antimony ingot at below RMB68,000t USD10,015t ex works," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright

A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright "In view of current situation, we would not sell antimony ingot at below RMB68,000t USD10,015t ex works," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB65,000/t (USD9.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB65,000t USD9.Asian Metal Copyright573/t) ex works at the beginning of this week.Asian Metal Copyright With less than 50t of antimony ingot in stock, the source intends not to make any sales except that long-term customers require earnestly for replacement.Asian Metal Copyright The source has not planed to release more materials from stock in view of higher offers in the market.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, some producers in Hunan have lifted offers to RMB67,000-68,000/t (USD9,867-10,015/t) ex works and expect the price to touch RMB70,000/t (USD10,309/t) ex works in the short run.Asian Metal Copyright The source has not planed to release more materials from stock in view of higher offers in the market.Asian Metal Copyright

"I'm sure the antimony market will keep largely strong in the following one month with price possible hitting new highs, but the price is likely to drop immediately after major producers in Lengshuijiang resume production," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright

The source revealed that they are also out of production for anti-environment performance and when will be able to restart is still unknown.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that they are also out of production for anti-environment performance and when will be able to restart is still unknown.Asian Metal Copyright "Perhaps in October," the source added.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that supply for both antimony ingot and antimony concentrate tightens, which is considered the primary reason for the price jump of antimony products.Asian Metal Copyright

With less than 50t of antimony ingot in stock, the source intends not to make any sales except that long-term customers require earnestly for replacement.Asian Metal Copyright "Perhaps in October," the source added.Asian Metal Copyright

A Yunnan-based producer has just completed a sale of one truckload at RMB63,000/t (USD9,278/t) ex works contracted one week ago and plans to watch the market for a few days before making new sales.Asian Metal Copyright He acknowledged that many buyers are hesitant to make purchases as the price rises too fast, and thus the market seems a little quiet, but he is confident of firming price in the rest of August.Asian Metal Copyright "In view of current situation, we would not sell antimony ingot at below RMB68,000/t (USD10,015/t) ex works," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright

The source revealed that supply for both antimony ingot and antimony concentrate tightens, which is considered the primary reason for the price jump of antimony products.Asian Metal Copyright Smelter closures in Lengshuijiang continue, and some of those based in other producing areas also reduced or stopped production for maintenance recently.Asian Metal Copyright Smelter closures in Lengshuijiang continue, and some of those based in other producing areas also reduced or stopped production for maintenance recently.Asian Metal Copyright573t ex works at the beginning of this week.Asian Metal Copyright Therefore, antimony ingot supply turns tighter.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 20 Aug 10 – Antimony ingot prices keep firm supported by tight material availability, but slow activity is seen in the market as many buyers are not ready to accept higher-than-expected price.Asian Metal Copyright Besides, the market is still seeing a shortage of antimony concentrate, leaving some antimony ingot producers in trouble with production.Asian Metal Copyright Besides, the market is still seeing a shortage of antimony concentrate, leaving some antimony ingot producers in trouble with production.Asian Metal Copyright

With its own mine, the source maintains an output of around 300tpm of antimony ingot.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright He acknowledged that many buyers are hesitant to make purchases as the price rises too fast, and thus the market seems a little quiet, but he is confident of firming price in the rest of August.Asian Metal Copyright Therefore, antimony ingot supply turns tighter.

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Manganese flake price keeps firm in Guangxi

While manganese flake smelters are holding back from selling materials, the manganese flake price keeps firm at about RMB15,800/t (USD2,313/t) ex works.Asian Metal Copyright Moreover, the supply of manganese ore remains tight, so the price will not decrease in the coming days.Asian Metal Copyright Even some smelters are unwilling to offer for no stocks on hand.Asian Metal Copyright "I don't hold stocks on hand, and the main reason that supports the manganese flake is the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright

 

A source from a manganese flake smelter in Guangxi with a monthly output of about 1,500t, reported to Asian Metal that manganese flake price keeps firm at around RMB15,800/t (USD2,313/t) ex works and some smelters offer about RMB16,000/t (USD2,343/t) ex works for manganese flake in Guangxi.Asian Metal Copyright "However, I am unwilling to offer for no stocks and think that the price will continue to climb up with the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "However, I am unwilling to offer for no stocks and think that the price will continue to climb up with the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright Many manganese smelters have been out of production in Guangxi, and some major smelters reduce the production.Asian Metal Copyright

 

Offering around USD2,900/t FOB China for manganese flake, the source claimed that European customers have not come back to the market due to the summer holiday with few inquiries received, and only few deals are concluded.Asian Metal Copyright Even some smelters are unwilling to offer for no stocks on hand.Asian Metal Copyright

 

With an output of about 500tpm, another source from a manganese flake smelter in Guangxi claimed that he made a deal of about 80t at RMB15,800/t (USD2,313/t) ex works last Friday, and the price will keep firm for the tight supply.Asian Metal Copyright "I don't hold stocks on hand, and the main reason that supports the manganese flake is the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "I don't hold stocks on hand, and the main reason that supports the manganese flake is the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "However, I am unwilling to offer for no stocks and think that the price will continue to climb up with the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright

 

Many manganese smelters have been out of production in Guangxi, and some major smelters reduce the production.Asian Metal Copyright Many manganese smelters have been out of production in Guangxi, and some major smelters reduce the production.Asian Metal Copyright Moreover, the supply of manganese ore remains tight, so the price will not decrease in the coming days.Asian Metal Copyright Offering around USD2,900t FOB China for manganese flake, the source claimed that European customers have not come back to the market due to the summer holiday with few inquiries received, and only few deals are concluded.

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Manganese flake supply keeps tight

Participants reported to Asian Metal that as many manganese smelters halt production, and the material available in spot market is decreasing, the supply of manganese flake remains tight, and most suppliers are reluctant to sell.Asian Metal Copyright Holding an output of about 2,000tpm, a source from a manganese flake smelter in Hunan province revealed to Asian Metal that he has decreased the output to about 1,000tpm.Asian Metal Copyright

 

Holding an output of about 2,000tpm, a source from a manganese flake smelter in Hunan province revealed to Asian Metal that he has decreased the output to about 1,000tpm.Asian Metal Copyright "I received an inquiry of 60t on Thursday, but failed to supply the buyer for no materials available.Asian Metal Copyright The mainstream manganese flake price is about 15,700-15,800/t (USD2,299-2,313/t) ex works, but the source is unwilling to offer because of no stocks on hand.Asian Metal Copyright Offering USD2,930t FOB China for manganese flake, the source claimed the export market remains quiet with few inquiries received.Asian Metal Copyright "I received an inquiry of 60t on Thursday, but failed to supply the buyer for no materials available.Asian Metal Copyright Holding an output of about 2,000tpm, a source from a manganese flake smelter in Hunan province revealed to Asian Metal that he has decreased the output to about 1,000tpm.Asian Metal Copyright The supply of manganese flake goes tight," shared the source.Asian Metal Copyright "The price increased sharply due to the tight supply, but the demand from stainless steel mills remains weak," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright

 

Offering USD2,930/t FOB China for manganese flake, the source claimed the export market remains quiet with few inquiries received.Asian Metal Copyright The mainstream manganese flake price is about 15,700-15,800t USD2,299-2,313t ex works, but the source is unwilling to offer because of no stocks on hand.Asian Metal Copyright However, the source thinks the export market will see improvement in the near future when the European customers come back to the market.Asian Metal Copyright Holding an output of about 2,000tpm, a source from a manganese flake smelter in Hunan province revealed to Asian Metal that he has decreased the output to about 1,000tpm.Asian Metal Copyright

 

With an output of about 1,500tpm, another source from a manganese flake smelters in Hunan confirmed to Asian Metal that the operating rate of manganese flake smelters in Hunan, Guangxi remains low, and manganese flake price is about RMB15,700/t (USD2,299/t) ex works.Asian Metal Copyright The supply of manganese flake goes tight," shared the source.Asian Metal Copyright "The price increased sharply due to the tight supply, but the demand from stainless steel mills remains weak," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "I received an inquiry of 60t on Thursday, but failed to supply the buyer for no materials available.Asian Metal Copyright

 

Currently, the manganese flake export price is around USD2,900/t FOB China, but the manganese flake price is just about USD2,800/t in Rotterdam warehouse, said the source.Asian Metal Copyright Holding an output of about 2,000tpm, a source from a manganese flake smelter in Hunan province revealed to Asian Metal that he has decreased the output to about 1,000tpm.Asian Metal Copyright The export market is still in thin trading.Asian Metal Copyright Offering USD2,930t FOB China for manganese flake, the source claimed the export market remains quiet with few inquiries received.

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Antimony trioxide market keeps quiet

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 3 Aug 10 – Market participants reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market keeps stable as end-users expect lower price and grudge making purchase when price is dipping.Asian Metal Copyright The source disclosed that they hold around 10t of antimony trioxide in stock, without antimony ingot inventory.Asian Metal Copyright

A producer from Hunan, with an output of 100tpm, reported that the market runs quietly as antimony trioxide price is dipping with few deals concluded.Asian Metal Copyright".Asian Metal Copyright The source disclosed that they hold around 10t of antimony trioxide in stock, without antimony ingot inventory.Asian Metal Copyright".Asian Metal Copyright "Hope antimony ingot price to go down further, then we will buy in the material to produce antimony trioxide," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "The price should not drop in the second half of this year, for the demand increases in line with recovery of global economy.Asian Metal Copyright "The acceptable price for antimony ingot is RMB57,000-58,000/t ex works for us.Asian Metal Copyright "Global economy was weak in the first half of year, so it dose not have motivation for plastic price to increase.Asian Metal Copyright"

According to the source, antimony trioxide price will not decrease fast like it happened in June as antimony ingot supply remains tight.Asian Metal Copyright Antimony trioxide price is twice of that early this year, and our cost rises fast, so we reduce our usage," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "Due to the weak demand in summer season, antimony trioxide producers and traders decrease their prices to stimulate the market and increase sales volume," stated the source.Asian Metal Copyright "The acceptable price for antimony ingot is RMB57,000-58,000t ex works for us.Asian Metal Copyright 

An end user, with a purchase quantity of 30tpy of antimony trioxide, revealed that they mainly purchase antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright5% as fire retardant when they produce plastic.Asian Metal Copyright5% as fire retardant when they produce plastic.Asian Metal Copyright "Due to the weak demand in summer season, antimony trioxide producers and traders decrease their prices to stimulate the market and increase sales volume," stated the source.Asian Metal Copyright "Global economy was weak in the first half of year, so it dose not have motivation for plastic price to increase.Asian Metal Copyright".Asian Metal Copyright Antimony trioxide price is twice of that early this year, and our cost rises fast, so we reduce our usage," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright".Asian Metal Copyright

"The market keeps inactive for the moment, but antimony trioxide price will rebound late August as many market participants in Europe come back to the market from their holiday," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "Due to the weak demand in summer season, antimony trioxide producers and traders decrease their prices to stimulate the market and increase sales volume," stated the source.Asian Metal Copyright "The price should not drop in the second half of this year, for the demand increases in line with recovery of global economy.Asian Metal Copyright "Global economy was weak in the first half of year, so it dose not have motivation for plastic price to increase.Asian Metal Copyright"

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antimony trioxide market inactive

BEIJING (Asian Metal) 4 Aug 10 –According to participants in Japan, low trading activity in antimony trioxide market is essentially caused by resistance to high price and low demand, with the offer in the range of USD8,500/t CIF Japanese main ports.Asian Metal Copyright The source thinks that antimony trioxide price dips as demand is weak in summer season and customers can not accept the price.Asian Metal Copyright

A Japanese trader, who operates around 40tpm of antimony trioxide every month, claimed that demand is weak in Japan.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 4 Aug 10 –According to participants in Japan, low trading activity in antimony trioxide market is essentially caused by resistance to high price and low demand, with the offer in the range of USD8,500t CIF Japanese main ports.Asian Metal Copyright The source reported that some Japanese end users reduce their usage at present market situation.Asian Metal Copyright The source thinks that antimony trioxide price dips as demand is weak in summer season and customers can not accept the price.Asian Metal Copyright "Some companies are researching substitutes of antimony trioxide in order to decrease cost," stated the source, adding that the price of antimony trioxide reached historic high record in previous days in Japan.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright

The source thinks that antimony trioxide price dips as demand is weak in summer season and customers can not accept the price.Asian Metal Copyright "Some companies are researching substitutes of antimony trioxide in order to decrease cost," stated the source, adding that the price of antimony trioxide reached historic high record in previous days in Japan.Asian Metal Copyright

A dealer, who deals around 60t of antimony trioxide every year, claimed that antimony trioxide price has declined by around USD100-200/t in Japan market.Asian Metal Copyright "Some companies are researching substitutes of antimony trioxide in order to decrease cost," stated the source, adding that the price of antimony trioxide reached historic high record in previous days in Japan.Asian Metal Copyright "Current price is around USD8,500-8,600/t," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright "Although antimony ingot price remains high, the price of flame retardant grade antimony trioxide has been USD100-200/t lower.Asian Metal Copyright" According to the source, consumers in Japan will leave for one to two weeks for summer holiday, and part of the customers decide not to replenish stocks before the holiday as the price is dipping in spot market, so the market is inactive in Japan at the moment.Asian Metal Copyright"

According to the source, consumers in Japan will leave for one to two weeks for summer holiday, and part of the customers decide not to replenish stocks before the holiday as the price is dipping in spot market, so the market is inactive in Japan at the moment.Asian Metal Copyright "Some companies are researching substitutes of antimony trioxide in order to decrease cost," stated the source, adding that the price of antimony trioxide reached historic high record in previous days in Japan.

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Russian participants watching ferroniobium market

1 Jul 10 – As prices of tantalite and columbite go up, Russian participants are watching ferroniobium market with nearly no deal made.Asian Metal Copyright The trader indicated because of the increased price of raw materials, there are some offers above RUB1,300kg Nb USD42kg Nb, but the mainstream price is below this level.Asian Metal Copyright However, the price in spot markets is steady at RUB1,250-1,300/kg Nb (USD40-42/kg Nb).Asian Metal Copyright He disclosed they have no interest in entering the market to buy material in the following days except that they receive new orders.Asian Metal Copyright Sources commented that some consumers are still using their inventories purchased before, ferroniobium market will continue to be quiet in a short term.Asian Metal Copyright He disclosed they have no interest in entering the market to buy material in the following days except that they receive new orders.Asian Metal Copyright

A Russian trader revealed to Asian Metal that consumers from steel-making industry have already entered into the summer recess, thus the ferroniobium market is not likely to rise until September.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright "Some end-users are still operating at low capacity and prefer to watch the market," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright Sources commented that some consumers are still using their inventories purchased before, ferroniobium market will continue to be quiet in a short term.Asian Metal Copyright

 According to the source, in spite of the rising price of raw materials, downstream steel-making industry is still fairly sluggish, and market demand for ferroniobium sees no big improvement.Asian Metal Copyright However, the price in spot markets is steady at RUB1,250-1,300kg Nb USD40-42kg Nb.Asian Metal Copyright The source confirmed the mainstream price of ferroniobium is steady at about RUB1,250/kg Nb (USD40/kg Nb).Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, in spite of the rising price of raw materials, downstream steel-making industry is still fairly sluggish, and market demand for ferroniobium sees no big improvement.Asian Metal Copyright

Another Russian trader agreed participants are watching the market.Asian Metal Copyright However, the price in spot markets is steady at RUB1,250-1,300kg Nb USD40-42kg Nb.Asian Metal Copyright He disclosed they have no interest in entering the market to buy material in the following days except that they receive new orders.Asian Metal Copyright Another Russian trader agreed participants are watching the market.Asian Metal Copyright "I think some end-users are still consuming inventories bought before.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Jul 10 – As prices of tantalite and columbite go up, Russian participants are watching ferroniobium market with nearly no deal made.Asian Metal Copyright They enter the market only to ask prices with no intention of buying," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright Sources commented that some consumers are still using their inventories purchased before, ferroniobium market will continue to be quiet in a short term.Asian Metal Copyright

The trader indicated because of the increased price of raw materials, there are some offers above RUB1,300/kg Nb (USD42/kg Nb), but the mainstream price is below this level.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Jul 10 – As prices of tantalite and columbite go up, Russian participants are watching ferroniobium market with nearly no deal made.Asian Metal Copyright He reported to Asian Metal that it is difficult for the market demand to go up in a short-run, but the price is expected to remain steady at this level.Asian Metal Copyright "Some end-users are still operating at low capacity and prefer to watch the market," said the source.

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Brazilian ferroniobium market remains quiet in China

4 May 10 – Demand for Brazilian ferroniobium from steel mills remains low in China.Asian Metal Copyright2kg Nb, lower than the first source.Asian Metal Copyright Most suppliers still keep offers stable at around RMB220,000-225,000/t (USD41.Asian Metal Copyright4 in spot market.Asian Metal Copyright3-42.Asian Metal Copyright2kg Nb, lower than the first source.Asian Metal Copyright2/kg Nb), while only few deals are concluded at around RMB210,000/t (39.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 4 May 10 – Demand for Brazilian ferroniobium from steel mills remains low in China.Asian Metal Copyright4) in spot market.Asian Metal Copyright2kg Nb, while only few deals are concluded at around RMB210,000t 39.Asian Metal Copyright Large steel mills can get ferroniobium at lower prices around RMB200,000/t from the sole agent in China, some active participants reported to Asian Metal.Asian Metal Copyright However, downstream consumers stated the price is too high to accept as their products can hardly sell at preferential prices due to low demand.Asian Metal Copyright

A ferroniobium trader in China, who trades around 10-15tpm, quotes RMB220,000-225,000/t(USD41.Asian Metal Copyright2kg Nb, lower than the first source.Asian Metal Copyright3-42.Asian Metal Copyright Ferroniobium market has kept quiet for a long term, and most suppliers expect the market to improve in the near future.Asian Metal Copyright2/kg Nb) this week, the same as that of last week.Asian Metal Copyright A ferroniobium trader in China, who trades around 10-15tpm, quotes RMB220,000-225,000tUSD41.Asian Metal Copyright However, downstream consumers stated the price is too high to accept as their products can hardly sell at preferential prices due to low demand.Asian Metal Copyright2kg Nb, lower than the first source.Asian Metal Copyright The source has little intention of lowering prices to empty stocks.Asian Metal Copyright However, it is unclear to state where the market will go until steel market recovers.Asian Metal Copyright

"We have not made any deals in the past month," said the source, claiming, demand from steel mills does not recover at the beginning of the second quarter, but he will not sell cheap in the coming days as ferroniobium price in Brazilian market remains stable.Asian Metal Copyright Large steel mills can get ferroniobium at lower prices around RMB200,000t from the sole agent in China, some active participants reported to Asian Metal.Asian Metal Copyright With economy recovering stably, construction industry will see an improvement in the coming months, and the source believes demand will improve soon in China accordingly.Asian Metal Copyright Owing to weak demand, there are few consumers send inquiries, not to mention orders, the source reported to Asian Metal.Asian Metal Copyright

"Demand for Brazilian ferroniobium is not strong for the moment," said another trader, who has a regular trading volume to around eight to ten ton.Asian Metal Copyright2kg Nb this week, the same as that of last week.Asian Metal Copyright With no deals having been made for almost one month, the source starts to lower offers to around RMB210,000-220,000/t (USD39.Asian Metal Copyright2kg Nb this week, the same as that of last week.Asian Metal Copyright4-42.Asian Metal Copyright "Demand for Brazilian ferroniobium is not strong for the moment," said another trader, who has a regular trading volume to around eight to ten ton.Asian Metal Copyright2/kg Nb), lower than the first source.Asian Metal Copyright3-42.Asian Metal Copyright Owing to weak demand, there are few consumers send inquiries, not to mention orders, the source reported to Asian Metal.Asian Metal Copyright "We have not made any deals in the past month," said the source, claiming, demand from steel mills does not recover at the beginning of the second quarter, but he will not sell cheap in the coming days as ferroniobium price in Brazilian market remains stable.Asian Metal Copyright

Ferroniobium market has kept quiet for a long term, and most suppliers expect the market to improve in the near future.Asian Metal Copyright3-42.Asian Metal Copyright However, it is unclear to state where the market will go until steel market recovers.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 4 May 10 – Demand for Brazilian ferroniobium from steel mills remains low in China.

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