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The low-calorific value (CV) Indonesian coal market was steady today, although the price outlook remained weak because of sluggish demand.
News ID: 8952    Publish Date : 2020/03/30

According to General Administration of Customs, China - the world's largest iron ore consumer and importer recorded iron ore and pellet imports at 176.8 MnT for Jan-Feb '20. The imports witnessed a slight rise to 1.5% as compared to 174.3 MnT in Jan-Feb '19. The increase in imports were attributed to restocking by Chinese mills ahead of China ’s week-long Lunar New Year holiday starting from 24th Jan’20 .
News ID: 8882    Publish Date : 2020/03/07

Power consumption has increased sharply in China 's Hubei province following the lifting of a lengthy lockdown. The increased power requirements are likely to support coal demand.
News ID: 8873    Publish Date : 2020/03/26

China is sharply restricting the number of international flights it will allow in and out of the country as the global spread of the coronavirus threatens to trigger a rebound in cases.
News ID: 8872    Publish Date : 2020/03/26

India's nationwide lockdown is shaking the coal market after it triggered force majeure declarations by a string of ports, consumers and traders over the past two days. This is starting to encourage the diversion of cargoes earmarked for India to China and southeast Asia.
News ID: 8871    Publish Date : 2020/03/26

Rising cement prices in several Chinese regions signal that the recovery in the sector is picking up pace, which could boost coal demand with the industry being a large-scale consumer.
News ID: 8860    Publish Date : 2020/03/25

China is ramping up production of oil, petrochemicals, metals and coal as the coronavirus outbreak comes under control, with a lockdown in hardest-hit Wuhan set to be lifted early next month. But demand may take longer to recover.
News ID: 8844    Publish Date : 2020/03/24

Prices of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) film in China have fallen close to a 12-year low on the back of weak demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
News ID: 8829    Publish Date : 2020/03/23

Polypropylene (PP) raffia prices in China have slumped to a four-year low as demand continues to decline amid the coronavirus pandemic.
News ID: 8828    Publish Date : 2020/03/23

Indian steel mills are reducing output in response to a halt in operations at automakers and a shortage of staff as workers rush back to their hometowns in fear of the coronavirus outbreak in major cities.
News ID: 8826    Publish Date : 2020/03/23

Recently the continuous decline in both overseas and domestic offers of RSA concentrates has led 40-42% concentrate down to USD 122-125/CIF. However, the price expectation between sellers and buyers are existent whereas the former is set to accept USD 120 while the latter is looking at USD 115.
News ID: 8815    Publish Date : 2020/03/17

The slowdown in China 's economy in the first quarter "will be significant and will leave a deep mark for the year", although there are signs that activity is returning to normal as the coronavirus outbreak fades, the IMF said on 20 March.
News ID: 8801    Publish Date : 2020/03/20

China 's polymer inventories have increased slightly as consumption continues to slow, despite attempts to boost manufacturing activity as the coronavirus outbreak fades.
News ID: 8778    Publish Date : 2020/03/19

The total volume of Iranian exports over the past month has tripled despite the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, the spokesman for the Customs Office said.
News ID: 8771    Publish Date : 2020/03/18

A message from Küttner Savelli President, Francesco Savelli: No need for panic due to Corona virus!
News ID: 8765    Publish Date : 2020/03/18

China will raise export rebates on several key petrochemical products as part of wider support for the country's struggling export sector.
News ID: 8760    Publish Date : 2020/03/18

Mongolia has extended its ban on coal exports for a second time as the number of coronavirus cases within the country increases.
News ID: 8747    Publish Date : 2020/03/17

Australian lithium producer Galaxy Resources is prioritising "resource life preservation" at its Mt Cattlin mine in Western Australia, in response to continued weak market conditions in the global lithium market.
News ID: 8687    Publish Date : 2020/03/11

US coking coal prices that have already been slow to follow the rally in Australian prices in recent weeks are largely holding steady, despite lower demand in China that is starting to chip away at recent price gains in Asia-Pacific.
News ID: 8680    Publish Date : 2020/03/11

Chinese ferrous futures fell today in response to sharply lower crude prices, but erased much of the morning falls as outlooks remain firm for steel demand.
News ID: 8659    Publish Date : 2020/03/09