JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Australian exploration company Newfield Resources (NWF) and Africa-focused miner Stellar Diamonds have reached an agreement regarding NWF’s proposed acquisition of Stellar’s entire issued and to be issued share capital for £7.74-million.The ASX-listed company owns an advanced diamond project in Sierra Leone, comprising four exploration lice...Read More
RAPAPORT... Sterling Jewelers has responded toAlex and Ani's countersuit against the retailer, claiming its sparring partner breached a contract between the companies. The jewelry retail giant has highlighted nine points itbelieves makes Alex and Ani's countersuit invalid, including Alex and Ani notperforming its obligations under the contract, and filing thecounterclaim in bad faith.The companies...Read More
(IDEX Online) - World Diamond Council (WDC) Acting President Stephane Fischler joined a group of executives and dignitaries at a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) side event, discussing the Kimberley Process (KP) and strategies to advance its ongoing contributions toward peace, security and sustainable development in diamond mining communities. This year marks the beginning of a pivot...Read More
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were lower across the board at the close on Monday March 12, with overhead selling pressure weakening prices.Lead plummeted 2.7% today as it hit a fresh 2018-low of $2,311 per tonne - the metal failed to hold onto the gains it registered on Friday and lacks significant support. "[Lead] has struggled ever since the 2018-high at $2,685 per tonne due to...Read More
RAPAPORT... The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced stricter lending conditions for certain gem and jewelry companies in the wake of the Nirav Modi scandal, The Economic Times reported. India's largest bank will require existing borrowers with inadequate safeguards either to raise their collateral to 40% to 50% of the loan value from the current 10% to 15%, or to repay at least half...Read More
(IDEX Online) - The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) launched a story-telling series about the role women play in the business to celebrate International Women's Day. "Stories Behind The Brilliance Of Diamonds," is a series that features articles from and about women who represent different stages in the diamond's evolution from mine to market. Among the women featured were Stefa...Read More
Spot prices for ammonium paratungstate (APT) and tungsten concentrates continued to rise last week when sellers raised their offers or declined to offer at all while Chinese raw materials are in tight supply. APT and oxide supplies continue to tighten while Chinese output slows Sellers decline to offer intermediates due to concerns over replacement cost, availability Profit-taking prompts fall in...Read More
Steel producers in Russia have increased their offers to the domestic markets for April-production hot-rolled (HR) and cold-rolled (CR) sheet, Metal Bulletin has been told.Metal Bulletin's weekly assessment of the price for Russian 4mm HR sheet was 43,000-45,000 roubles ($759-794) per tonne cpt Moscow, including VAT, on Monday March 12, widening upward from 43,000 roubles per tonne a week earlier....Read More
Exporters of hot-rolled coil (HRC) and cold-rolled coil (CRC) from the Commonwealth of Independent States continued to be in bullish mood in the week ended Monday March 12, despite a rapid price decline for China-origin material.Metal Bulletin's weekly price assessment for CIS-origin HRC exports was $610-625 per tonne fob Black Sea on March 12, narrowing upward from $590-625 per tonne fob Black Se...Read More
The latest metal markets news and price moves to start the North American day on Monday March 12.Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange dipped slightly during morning trading on Monday March 12 while looking to consolidate Friday's rally.Here's how base metals...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – Nonferrous metals mostly gained today, as SHFE nickel led the increases with a rise of 3%. SHFE copper rose close to 1%. Zinc, tin, and lead inched up. Aluminium dropped over 1%.The ferrous complex continue to fall across the board as coke and coking coal led the slump and closed 4% lower. Iron ore dropped nearly 3%, rebar slipped almost 1%, and hot-rolled...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – Nonferrous metals mostly gained today, as SHFE nickel led the increases with a rise of 3%. SHFE copper rose close to 1%. Zinc, tin, and lead inched up. Aluminium dropped over 1%.The ferrous complex continue to fall across the board as coke and coking coal led the slump and closed 4% lower. Iron ore dropped nearly 3%, rebar slipped almost 1%, and hot-rolled...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – Nonferrous metals mostly gained today, as SHFE nickel led the increases with a rise of 3%. SHFE copper rose close to 1%. Zinc, tin, and lead inched up. Aluminium dropped over 1%.The ferrous complex continue to fall across the board as coke and coking coal led the slump and closed 4% lower. Iron ore dropped nearly 3%, rebar slipped almost 1%, and hot-rolled...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 6 points in pre-opening trade. Adobe gained $2.29 to 233.40 after Stifel Nicolaus raised its target price to $230 from $210. E Trade added $0.68 to $57.92 after Raymond James upgraded the stock to Strong Buy from Outperform.Merck added $0.56 to $55.70 after Leerink upgraded the stock to Outperform from Market Perform....Read More
Good morning from Metal Bulletin's offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday March 12.Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were up across the board during Asian morning trading on Monday, with nickel leading the pack higher.The most-traded July nickel contract on the SHFE stood at 104,530 yuan ($16,508) per tonne as of 02.48am London time, up...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – Spot copper in the Shanghai market traded at a discount of 40 yuan/mt to a premium of 20 yuan/mt today. The afternoon saw more active trading of lower-grade copper as downstream consumers restocked. Prices stood at a discount of 140-120 yuan/mt.At noon, higher-grade copper traded at 51,520-51,620 yuan/mt, SMM learned. For editorial queries, please cont...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – Lower inventories of nickel are likely to support prices in the short term, given little pressure from imports from the Philippines and Indonesia, SMM expects. This is despite the modest rebound in consumption of stainless steel driven by high social inventories in Wuxi and Foshan. SHFE nickel slumped on Thursday March 8 given high social inventories o...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – China's industry for new energy cars is likely to see faster growth, supported by new targets in the 2018 government work report, said chairman of the Beijing Automobile Group, Xu Heyi.The report highlighted that promoting new energy vehicles is part of China's drive to become a globally competitive manufacturing nation.A power network for...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – China's industry for new energy cars is likely to see faster growth, supported by new targets in the 2018 government work report, said chairman of the Beijing Automobile Group, Xu Heyi.The report highlighted that promoting new energy vehicles is part of China's drive to become a globally competitive manufacturing nation.A power network for...Read More
SHANGHAI, Mar 12 (SMM) – Norilsk nickel in the Shanghai market was offered at a discount of 400 yuan/mt against the Wuxi Stainless Steel Exchange 1804 contract on the morning of Monday March 12.Jinchuan was offered at a discount of 100-0 yuan/mt, and Jinchuan nickel plate was offered at 103,700 yuan/mt, SMM learned.Trading was weak after nickel prices jumped overnight. Trades were heard at 1...Read More