Latest Update in the China Chromium Market

According to China Customs, Chinese import volume of rare earth metal ore was 4,642 mt in December 2022, a year-on-year increase of 11% and a month-on-month increase of 22%. In 2022, the imports totalled 77,000 mt, a year-on-year increase of

SMM predicts that the benchmark prices of prebaked anode in February will be cut by 600-680 yuan/mt on the falling costs.

SHANGHAI, Jan 30 (SMM) - Protests in Peru are affecting copper output, with about 30% of the country's output at risk.

Nickel ore imports are expected to remain at a similarly low level in January 2023.

SHANGHAI, Jan 30 (SMM) - According to customs data, China imported 1.22 million mt of petroleum coke in December 2022, down 37.22% MoM, but up 55.64% YoY.

LME base metals closed mostly with losses last Friday as the US dollar index was supported following the release of a serious of US economic data.

The dollar clung to modest gains against the euro on Friday after data showed falling U.S. consumer spending and cooling inflation, and as investors awaited a slew of central bank meetings next week.

According to a government report disclosed by the media, Chile's National Copper Council (Cochilco) expects that the growth rate of Chilean copper output from 2021 to 2030 will be slower than previously expected, and the peak time will be delayed.