Offers of Minor Metals in Europe (2017-12-15）

[Insufficient demand support; magnesium ingot remains in the doldrums in the short term] The magnesium ingot market is in the doldrums, with stable supply but weak domestic and overseas demand. The double-festival market performance fell short of expectations and is unlikely to see significant fluctuations again. The market turning point is expected after the National Day holiday.

[SMM Titanium Spot Express: Pre-holiday Purchases Fall Short of Expectations, Titanium Market Remains Stable]. Pre-holiday stockpiling fell short of expectations, with many orders postponed until after the National Day holiday. Although there was slight destocking, the extent was limited, and overall demand remained weak.

[SMM Titanium Flash] Kazera Global said Whale Head Minerals’ mining right over Sea Concession 2A in South Africa’s Northern Cape was formally executed on 23 September, following a grant announced on 2 September. Disclosed on 24 September, the execution covers a 3,095-hectare heavy mineral sands development that includes rutile. Under Kazera’s agreement with South Africa AT Investments, it triggers a further US$1.75 million advance payment against future production. Kazera did not say in this release that the payment had been received. Execution clears a regulatory step for the proposed expansion. Under the agreement, the partner is responsible for capital and operating funding, while Whale Head Minerals retains a 20% cost-free production entitlement. Kazera targets commercial production from enlarged operations in the first quarter of 2027. That timetable and the proposed volumes are plans, not output already achieved at Concession 2A.