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MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (April 16)

Apr 16, 2025 17:51

Source:SMM

The DCE ore futures prices weakened today. The most-traded contract I2509 closed at 708, down 0.14% for the day. Traders sold at market prices, with speculative transactions decreasing. Steel mills remained cautious and adopted a wait-and-see approach, with some purchasing as needed. Market trading activity was subdued. In Shandong, mainstream transaction prices for PB fines were around 762-766 yuan/mt,

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On May 17, lithium carbonate futures rose 2.45% to 106,450 yuan/ton (~14,723.37 USD/ton). The battery-grade index dropped to 106,882 yuan/ton (~14,783.13 USD/ton).

May 17, 2024 19:04

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LiCarbonate Daily - Market Update for May 17

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (May 10)

DCE iron ore futures repeatedly, The main contract I2409 closed at 873.5 . some traders were negative to sell； The steel mills tended to be wait-and-see,

May 10, 2024 18:38

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MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (May 9)

DCE iron ore futures tight, The main contract I2409 closed at 865.5 . Traders ship according to market conditions. Some steel mills tended to be wait-and-see, and purchasing enthusiasm is not high. Today the overall market transaction atmosphere is acceptable.

May 9, 2024 18:43

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LiCarbonate Daily - April 18th Edition

Today's lithium carbonate market was stable with a minor decline, as the SMM index dropped to 110,825 yuan/ton (~$15,307.32 USD/ton), and futures fell by 0.73%.

Apr 18, 2024 17:18

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LiCarbonate Daily - April 15th Edition

Today's lithium carbonate market showed stability with a minor futures decline of 0.53%, and the SMM index at 112,041 yuan/ton (~15,475.28 USD/ton).

Apr 15, 2024 17:59

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LiCarbonate Daily - March 29th

March 29th spot market sees stability, with battery-grade index at 108,817 yuan/ton, while futures contract 2407 drops by 1.20%.

Mar 29, 2024 16:47

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LiCarbonate Daily - Overview for March 25th

On March 22nd, lithium carbonate futures fell by 2.68% to 114,350 yuan/ton, while spot prices held at 112,550 yuan/ton, amid cautious purchasing and stable market sentiment.

Mar 25, 2024 19:26

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LiCarbonate Daily - Overview for March 25th

LiCarbonate Daily - Overview for March 22nd

On March 22nd, lithium carbonate futures fell by 2.68% to 114,350 yuan/ton, while spot prices held at 112,550 yuan/ton, amid cautious purchasing and stable market sentiment.

Mar 22, 2024 20:28

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LiCarbonate Daily - Overview for March 22nd

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (March 19)

DCE iron ore futures market roseing sharply trends，the main contract closed 827，an increase of 5.35% throughout the day. There is a strong wait-and-see sentiment in the market,

Mar 19, 2024 18:27

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MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (January 22)

DCE iron ore futures tight with 0.53%. the main contract I2405 closed 952. Traders ship according to market conditions；steel mills purchased on demand.

Jan 22, 2024 18:02

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