Prebaked Anode Supply to Potentially Face Shortage in Winter Heating Season, SMM Expects

Published: Sep 1, 2017 15:45

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SMM sees a good chance for prebaked anode supply to be in shortfall in winter heating season.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 1 (SMM) – SMM sees a good chance for prebaked anode supply to be in shortfall in winter heating season.

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Calcined coke prices keep rising as environmental checks have left the raw material in shortage. This has sent ripple effects to prebaked anode prices.

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Weiqiao Group is still negotiating with prebaked anode suppliers over prices for delivery in September. The price will probably be set at 420 yuan/tonne, much higher than 200 yuan/tonne market had previously expected.

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