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The article offers information on topics related to forecast on several prices in the ferro-alloys markets including ferro-silicon, silicon metal, and manganese. Topics mentioned include the increase of chrome prices in 2017, the nickel supply in Indonesia and Philippines that affects the nickel prices, and the ferromolybdenum prices.

The article discusses the global nickel market focusing on the need for increase in Nickel prices and challenges faced by the nickel industry. Topics include growth in the Nickel market in 2017 due to rise in demand for stainless steel, reports by the International Nickel Study Group (INSG) on nickel production, and effects of the growth of electric and hybrid vehicles on the demand for nickel.

The article reports on the ample supply of nickel which is likely to slow a price recovery even with demand moving in the right direction. Cia. Vale do Rio Doce SA, one of the two largest nickel producers along with OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel, expects prices to remain well below the cost curve of much of the industry in the short to medium term. The increase of the mine production of the Philippines from 315,600 tonnes in 2013 to 465,000 tonnes in 2015 is also tackled.

The article presents a market analysis from Metal Bulletin Research (MBR), the world's leading provider of market analysis and price forecasting for the metals and mining industry, as of October 2016. Aluminium prices were in retreat from mid-August to mid-September, correcting gains that had stretched to $1,700/tonne. The rally of nickel to $11,000/tonne in early August has been corrected and prices are on the rise again. Zinc's impressive rally has lost momentum in September.

The article offers information on the uneven and slow recovery of the stainless steel market. Topics discussed include the impact of the increasing prices of raw materials such as nickel, the insights of Metal Bulletin Research (MBR) senior metals consultant Robert Cartman on the dependence to the nickel prices, and the stagnation of the worldwide stainless steel demand.

The arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Friday September 7* [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The prices of base metals on the London Metal Exchange were mixed in morning trading on Friday September 7, with slight upticks in aluminium, lead and tin prices at odds with a fresh 2018 low in three-month nickel prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange climbed 1% by the close of trading on Wednesday September 5, supported by a marginal retreat in the US dollar index amid continued price dips in the three-month lead and nickel prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The stainless steel scrap market in the United States is seeking a new bottom, with prices continuing to deteriorate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Base metals' prices on the London Metal Exchange were lower across the board during morning trading on Tuesday September 4, pressured by broad risk-aversion and volatile emerging markets amid Argentina's fresh austerity measures to stem the country's peso crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest news and price moves to start the North American day on Tuesday September 4. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A summary of base metals premiums from across the globe for the week to Tuesday September 4. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange fell to their lowest point since January at the close of trading on Tuesday September 4, with prices down by 2.5% amid sharp drops in copper, zinc and lead ,while strength in the US dollar continued to put pressure on base metals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday September 5. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fledgling rebounds in the base metals seen in the second half of August have stalled and in the case of nickel have been reversed with prices setting fresh lows this morning, Monday September 3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Monday September 3* [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Import prices for re-rolling-grade hot-rolled coil sold into Vietnam remained unchanged over the past week amid lackluster demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mixed during morning trading on Monday September 3, with nickel, aluminium and tin prices consolidating lower amid marginal upticks in three-month copper, zinc and lead prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest metal markets news and price moves to start the North American day on Friday September 7. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest news and price moves to start the North American day on Monday September 3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Base prices for both flat and long stainless steel products in Europe were unchanged in the week ended Friday September 7, but mills and distributors were offering material from stock at large discounts ahead of an expected fall in the alloy surcharge for October deliveries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic stainless steel prices were unchanged over the past week amid persistently soft demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lead prices on the London Metal Exchange were up around 2% at the close of trading on Friday September 7 while aluminium gained 1.4% on news that industrial action at Alcoa's alumina operations in Western Australia is set to continue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The prices of base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange were mostly higher during morning trading on Thursday September 6, spurred by a bout of fresh buying amid a weaker dollar and progress in US-Canadian trade talks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Import prices for stainless steel in East Asia dipped over the past week, pressured by soft regional demand and a downtrend in the nickel market, although some sellers in China were still reluctant to lower their offers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were on divergent paths this morning, Thursday September 6, after a mixed performance on Wednesday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Thursday September 6* [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly down during Asian morning trading on Wednesday September 5, with nickel leading the complex lower. Tin was the only metal record any gains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Wednesday September 5* [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Base metals' prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly lower during morning trading on Wednesday September 5, buffeted by continued strength in the US dollar while emerging market weakness, notably in Argentina, continues to rattle commodity investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest metal markets news and price moves to start the North American day on Wednesday September 5. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nickel premiums in China dipped on Tuesday September 4 as the closed arbitrage window has thinned buying interest, while European briquette premiums widened on renewed market interest following the end of summer holidays. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The London Metal Exchange three-month nickel price closed trading nearly 4% lower on Friday August 31, with the complex under pressure from the stronger dollar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Thursday August 30* [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

European alloy surcharges for stainless steel products have fallen for the second consecutive month on the back of falling nickel prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nickel premiums in China trended higher on Tuesday August 21 with cargo holders keeping premiums firm, while US premiums fell and the European market remained stable in the quiet summer season. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Finnish stainless steelmaker Outokumpu has lowered its alloy surcharge for September deliveries of grade-304 cold-rolled (CR) stainless steel sheets by €61 ($70) per tonne. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday August 22. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nickel premiums in China trend higher on a wide London Metal Exchange contango, while the European nickel premium eased slightly on weak fundamentals and US premiums were unchanged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Tuesday August 14* [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Glencore metal traders banked a record $6 billion in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) for the first six months of 2018. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stainless steel scrap prices in the United States slipped slightly after London Metal Exchange nickel prices dove at the start of the month, but the market could see some support from a nickel recovery and renewed activity after the summer lull, according to sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange soared by more than 3% at the close of trading on Wednesday August 8, buoyed by strike action at Alcoa’s Pinjarra alumina refinery, while tit-for-tat tariffs continue to limit confidence in commodity investment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part weaker on the morning of Friday August 3, with the complex down by an average of 0.2%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Austenitic prices in Europe for alloy steel scrap have been stable this week in typically quiet summer activity, while in the UK some small reductions reflect slightly softer nickel prices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Base prices for stainless steel flat and long products in Europe were stable on Friday August 3 in extremely quest trading conditions that are typical of the slower summer months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nickel closed more than 3% lower on the London Metal Exchange on Wednesday August 1, with recent gains unraveling amid a fresh trade rift between the United States and China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A shortage of high-purity nickel is expected to be seen after 2018 because current market prices are below the incentive levels needed to develop new nickel projects, according to Canada-based nickel and cobalt producer Sherritt International. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday August 2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday July 26. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]