The latest bids, offers and deals in the global markets for hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled coil, hot-dipped galvanized coil, pre-painted galvanized iron, plate, sheet and other flat steel products.Latest transaction: hot-rolled coilHot-rolled coilEast China, domestic,...Read More
(IDEX Online) - SCS Global Services (SCS) has announced the launch of a pilot program to audit and analyze the sustainability of lab grown diamonds. SCS is a third-party certifier and standards developer that has been retained by the Lab Grown Diamond Council to create an independent "product" sustainability certification standard for diamonds."The pilot audits mark an important step in the proces...Read More
(IDEX Online) - The Diamond Empowerment Fund will distribute grants totaling $470,000 to nine beneficiaries on three continents. The grants will support girls' education, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and higher education opportunities.This year for the first time, a grant is being given to a program for girls in high school at the Ambaba Girls School in Surat, India. The program focuse...Read More
(IDEX Online) - The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has launched its new Real is Rare, Real is a Diamond campaign. Called "The Diamond Journey," it follows the journey from discovery to a finished 2-carat engagementThe DPA says that besides themes of love and romance, the campaign highlights the heirloom quality of diamonds to encourage consumers to understand the legacy of diamonds. This camp...Read More
Members of the World Diamond Council (WDC) assembled in Antwerp, Belgium, on October 2 and 3, for the organisation’s annual general meeting (AGM), where proceedings were dominated by discussions about the pending conclusion of the Kimberley Process’ review and reform process, and the related call by the WDC and others that the scope of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)...Read More
Mexican scrap prices were largely stable this week, with buyers trying to apply previously announced price cuts while waiting for further movements.Market participants were holding off on committing to additional price adjustments until October settlements were completed in the United States' main markets.News of $40-per-gross-ton reductions in prime scrap prices in Chicago for...Read More
MOSCOW – The former head of a Siberian diamond mine owned by Alrosa where eight men were killed in a flood two years ago was found dead in a pre-trial detention centre on Tuesday, a day after he was arrested, Russian investigating authorities said.A regional branch of the federal Investigative Committee said there were indications the death of Alexey Burkser at the centre in the remote Yakut...Read More
Physical iron ore prices rose on Tuesday October 8 on likely easing production restrictions in north China.Fastmarkets iron ore indices 62% Fe fines, cfr Qingdao: $94.77 per tonne, up $1.39 per tonne. 62% Fe Pilbara Blend Fines, cfr Qingdao: $94.05 per tonne, up $1.14 per tonne.62% Fe low-alumina fines, cfr Qingdao: $93.50 per tonne, up $1.78 per tonne. 58% Fe fines high-premium, cfr Qingdao...Read More
Seaborne coking coal prices remained steady on Tuesday October 8 despite the return of Chinese buyers after the country's Golden Week, with most of them waiting for offers to emerge to gauge the direction of the market.Fastmarkets indicesPremium hard coking coal, fob DBCT: $146.08 per tonne, unchangedPremium hard coking coal, cfr Jingtang: $159.70 per tonne, unchanged Hard coking coal, fob DBCT: $...Read More
Finland-focused explorer Karelian Diamonds has raised £50 000 through a subscription of 1 428 571 new ordinary shares of €0.00025 each, at a price of 3.5p each.The net proceeds of the subscription will be applied for general working capital purposes.AdvertisementExisting shareholder Martello Holdings, whose ultimate beneficial holder is Thomas Anderson, subscribed for the shar...Read More
Oriole's deepening footprint in West Africa is paying offSPONSOREDoriole resourcesPoster South Africa mine regeneration on trackSPONSOREDorion mineralsSilver Mines times Bowdens to perfectionSPONSOREDsilver mines limitedThe future of mining is (still) peopleSPONSOREDproudfootUnder the agreement, Eloro will conduct an exploration and development over four-years after signing a definitive agreem...Read More
Shanghai-bonded copper stocks fell to a four-year low at the start of October as higher in-warehouse premiums in Shanghai and a profitable import arbitrage between London and Shanghai boosted buying interest for bonded warrants.Zinc inventories in the Shanghai bonded zone were lower due to higher customs clearance volumes during the busy September and October period, while nickel stocks rose on th...Read More
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The three-month copper price on the London Metal Exchange was higher during morning trading on Tuesday October 8, holding above nearby support levels amid high turnover, while nickel futures shed 1.1% despite continued stock outflows.Copper's outright price was recently seen trading at $5,710 per tonne, maintaining support above its nearby $5,700-per-tonne support level. Turnover was high over the...Read More
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Fragile rebound since September ACCESS RESTRICTEDTo read the rest of this analysis please take a free sample or subscribeFREE SampleReceive a free sample of market analysis and price forecasts.Free SampleSUBSCRIBEReceive unlimited access to all current and archive content going back to 2008 including downloadable pricing data and forecasts.Plus download the latest issue as soon as...Read More