September 2009

India's OMC halts chrome ore supply [UPDATE]

India's Orissa Mining Corp (OMC), which produces around 25% of India's chrome ore, has cut off supplies after it was ordered to halt mining.

Copper deficit in June 155,000 tonnes – ICSG

The global copper market was in a deficit of 155,000 tonnes in June due to high net imports to China, according to the International Copper Study Group (ICSG)

LME Cu edges higher in pre-market as electronic trades cause volatility

Copper edged higher in pre-market trading on the London Metal Exchange on Tuesday as high volume electronic traders generate volatile movements in the market

China's nickel imports fall 52.5% in Aug

China's nickel imports slumped in August, as expected, on slower demand from the stainless steel sector, said market sources.

BHP's Mn ore offers to China narrow to $6.50 per mtu

BHP Billiton has narrowed its manganese ore offer price to $6.5 per mtu amid a shortage of its material in the spot market, said Chinese sources.

Guard shot to death at Didipio copper-gold mine

A security guard was shot dead on Sunday morning at the suspended Didipio copper-gold mine in the Philippines, said OceanaGold.

China's chrome ore imports fall 7% in Aug

China's chrome ore and concentrate imports dipped 7% in August as demand from the downstream fell.

China’s Aug lead, zinc imports fall on weak demand

China's lead and zinc imports fell in August on weak domestic demand and a negative price gap between Shanghai and LME.

China's copper imports fall another 25% in Aug

China's copper imports fell 25% in August for the second month running as demand continued to weaken after record imports in the first half.