Molybdenum Rule Changes In China
The latest five year plan from China limits the production of many base metals in including molybdenum. China the world’s largest steel producer may find itself importing more molybdenum as a result....
View ArticleSolid Prospects for Development of Molybdenum Production Method
The Denki Shimbun reported that the Japan Atomic Energy Agency is proceeding well on its development of a method for domestic production of molybdenum.Continue reading...
View ArticleJapan Ferroalloy Prices Weaken as Buyers Seek Off Spec Cargoes
Platts reported that demand for lower-grade cargoes have cause Japan ferromoly prices to fall.Continue reading...
View ArticleJapanese Moly Purchasers Trying to Destock
Platts reported that some molybdenum buyers in Japan are reducing their inventories.Continue reading...
View ArticleLow Stocks Prompt Japanese Steelmakers to Seek Term Contracts
Platts reported that Japanese molybdenum consumers are eyeing April term moly contracts in order to replenish stocks.Continue reading...
View ArticleJapan Supports US and EU in Moly Export Quota Complaint
Platts reported that Japan has joined the European Union and United States in filing a complaint against China’s molybdenum export quota despite being unaffected by the policy.Continue reading...
View ArticleCar Exports Should Stabilize Japan’s Chrome-Moly Output
Platts reported that third quarter chrome-moly output from Japan is expected to stay stable.Continue reading...
View ArticleMoly Oxide Demand Buoyed by Steelmaking Sector
Platts reported that steel demand from the automotive sector has prompted at least two Japanese steelmakers to exercise their options to increase contract volumes of molybdenum oxide for the third...
View ArticleAsian Spot Moly Oxide Trade Seeing Little Activity
Platts reported that spot molybdenum oxide powder trade was thin in Asia today because market participants are looking for clearer market direction. Continue reading...
View ArticleJapanese Steelmakers Saving Money by Using Ferromoly
Platts reported recently that some Japanese steelmakers are using more ferromolybdenum than molybdenum oxide in order to save on the production of chrome-moly steel for automotive applications....
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