Global use of molybdenum in the first quarter of 2014 decreased to 136.1 million pounds, down 2% from 138.2 million pounds in the previous quarter but 7% higher than the same quarter in 2013, figures released today by the International Molybdenum Association (...
[Ferro-Alloys.com] In recent period, there was no big movement on Chinese manganese ore spot market though some traders attempting to push up offers. It is reported that high grade Austrilian sand ore and South African lump ore already saw tight supply in part...
In a trenchant piece for Trading Floor Adam Courtenay argues that with all the focus being placed on BHP's spinoff of what it now considers non-core operations, the Australian industry is losing sight of much more fundamental issues: