IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from March 31
The Spanish steel industry has demanded clarification from the government following a March 29 decree to shut down all non-essential production as part of the…
Month: March 2020
Trade log March 2020: Cobalt
Fastmarkets prices Click here for Fastmarkets’ price assessment for standard-grade cobalt, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb. Click here for Fastmarkets’ price assessment for alloy-grade cobalt, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb. …
TECH & ELECTRONICS: Track the downstream impact of novel coronavirus
Since the outbreak gathered pace in January 2020, companies including Apple and Samsung have closed plants, shifted production, and in some cases, revised revenue forecasts.…
Steel industry seeks clarity on Spanish order for non-essential production shutdown
Spain’s authorities issued a decree on Sunday that all non-essential activities and businesses must be stopped for the period starting March 30 and ending the day…
PRICING NOTICE: Fastmarkets increases US silicon assessment frequency
Fastmarkets is amending the frequency of its silicon metal, ddp US price assessment to once weekly from monthly effective Thursday March 26 following a consultation…
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 5 key stories from March 30
Gerdau has halted price increase attempts in Brazil amid market weakness because of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report by local investment bank Itaú…
INDIA LOCKDOWN: Import trading pauses while logistics nightmare strands material at ports
On March 24, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the country would begin a 21-day lockdown period effective from midnight until April 15 to help prevent…
Trade log March 2020: Cobalt
Fastmarkets prices Click here for Fastmarkets’ price assessment for standard-grade cobalt, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb. Click here for Fastmarkets’ price assessment for alloy-grade cobalt, in-whs Rotterdam, $/lb. …
Golden Arrow Resources Buying Back 10% of Outstanding Shares, Exploration Temporarily Halted by Pandemic
The Critical Investor takes a look at recent actions taken by this gold explorer. The coronavirus pandemic together with the Saudi Arabia-Russia oil production increase…
No, You Do Not Hear the Fat Lady Warming Up
Bob Moriarty of 321gold comments on where he believes the economy is heading. Those who never predicted a financial collapse in the first place are…