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China’s EV battery sector frets over supply
China’s EV battery sector frets over supply |
Alcoa to shut Ferndale smelter, throwing 700 out of work
[Ferro-Alloys.com] Ferndale Mayor Greg Hansen took “a nice, long walk in the rain’’ to compose himself Wednesday before agreeing to speak about the announced closure of the nearby Alcoa aluminum smelter — it’s a huge blow to a community already reeling. |
US plant closures could cut 900,000 auto sales: Analyst
Covid-19-related shutdowns of automotive plants across North America could cost US automakers at least 900,000 vehicle sales this year, reducing steel demand, according to industry estimates. |
Japan’s power demand falls following state of emergency
Japan's electricity demand has slumped after a state of emergency was declared on 7 April to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. |
Turkey ferrous: Tight supply limits downside
Continued supply tightness of ferrous scrap and higher overseas demand for Turkish rebar has limited the immediate-term downside for Turkish imported scrap prices despite a fall in local rebar demand in Turkey this week. |
Seaborne coal market oversupplied by 40mn t: Noble
The seaborne thermal coal market is oversupplied by around 40mn t and a demand-supply imbalance could persist for much of this year as the Covid-19 pandemic dents economic activity. |
Japan’s March auto sales extend fall
Japan's auto sales fell in March for a sixth straight month. |
Iron ore diversions to China risk a surplus
China's quick recovery from the Covid-19 outbreak has steadied iron ore prices this year, but global steel production cuts could divert 4mn-5mn t/month of iron ore to China and start to weigh on its spot markets, especially for pellet. |
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