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Vanadium pentoxide demand from vanadium battery industry to climb
----Interview with Terry Perles
Director
U.S. Vanadium Holding Company LLCU.S. Vanadium Holding Company LLC produces a wide range of vanadium oxides, vanadium-based chemicals and alloys used in the global chemical, catalyst, and titanium alloy, vanadium flow battery industries. The company plans to produce around 3,000t of vanadium oxides in 2024, compared with about 2,000t in 2023. The company aims to increase annual output to around 8,000t in 2027.2024-6-13
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Demand for zinc oxide to stay weak
----Interview with Zhimeng Gao
President
Zhiyi Zinc Industry GroupZhiyi Zinc Industry is a professional, large-scale technical zinc oxide production enterprise. After years of innovation and development, currently the company has three R&D institutions and five production bases around the world (Shijiazhuang, Changzhou, Shanxi, Thailand, Europe) covering a total area of 198 acres, has fixed assets of 680 million yuan and 1,200 employees, ranking among the best in the world. The company actively develops the middle and high-end markets in the domestic and overseas, shapes the international brand image, and occupies the first opportunity in the domestic and international markets.2024-6-11
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Demand for silicon metal in Europe remains sluggish
----Interview with John Pert
General Manager
PROCHEM Co. Chemical ProductsPROCHEM Co. Chemical Products was established in 1989 in Greece, and the company mainly engages in supplying raw materials to non-ferrous industry. With the experience of trading over 35 years in metal industry, PROCHEM has established long-term and solid cooperation relationship with clients in Greece. The company is one of major raw material suppliers for aluminum other industries in Greece.2024-6-7
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Steel plate prices likely to rebound
----Interview with Yang Zhiyi
Deputy General Manager
Tangshan Quansheng Steel Processing Co.Founded in 2003, Tangshan Quansheng Steel Processing Co. acts as the leading steel trader in North China. The company majors in steel plate and HRC, with the annual sales volume of approximately 800,000t. After more than 20 years development, the company built harmonious relationships with mainstream steel mills such as Tangshan Steel, Ansteel Group, Shougang Group. Tianjin Steel, Yingkou Steel, Wenfeng Steel, Jingye Steel, Yanshan Steel, Anfeng Steel, Donghua Steel and Zongheng Steel and so on.2024-6-5
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Ghana bauxite development to keep booming
----Interview with George Ayittey
General Manager
Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC)Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has operated in Awaso, in the western north region of Ghana, West Africa, since the 1940s. GBC is known for its production of high-quality bauxite, which typically contains Al2O3 51%min and SiO2 2%max. GBC's operations are founded on a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, community welfare, and employee well-being. GBC is committed to responsible governance and sustainable development, not just mineral extraction, but also creation of a sustainable future.2024-6-3
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Nigeria has enormous tin ore development potentials
----Interview with Bolaji Ogundeji
General Manager
Bolcris international Co., Ltd.Bolcris international Co., Ltd. was established in 2005. The company is an international trading company with offices in some states in Nigeria. The company’s business covers a wide range of metal minerals, chemicals refractory raw materials for diverse production. The company has an experienced and knowledgeable team, they have a deep understanding of the market and its dynamics, the company's strong team, outstanding professional ability, deep experience in the industry, not only has a deep grasp of the market dynamics, but also based on the supplier and customer information to build a strong supply network, and thus constantly strengthen their own competitive advantage.2024-5-30
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Indian wire rod prices to remain generally stable
----Interview with Mr. Dayanand Goyal
Director
Hindustan Coils Ltd.Founded in 2015, Hindustan Coils Ltd. is a wire rod manufacturer located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. The company manufactures sustainable and high-grade wire rod, HB wire, GI wire, billet, and sponge iron with an annual production capacity of more than 200,000t. Currently, its materials are mostly sold in Indian domestic market and used in construction industry along with the production of GI wire and HB wire.2024-5-24
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Nigeria faces new challenges in exporting lead and zinc ore
----Interview with Umar Abbas
CEO
A2 Mega Resources LimitedA2 Mega Resources Limited is a registered company incorporated in 2010 under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to carry on the business of mining and trading of minerals among other businesses in collaboration with Sky Digital Mineral Limited. We have been into the production of mainly gemstones and mineral metal (Lead, Zinc and Tantalite). We have personal mining concession of Lead and Zinc in Alkaleri, Bauchi State, and other locations in Wase and Abakaliki, Plateau and Ebonyi State respectively which is in collaboration with our partners. Our production back in the days was up to 1,500MT monthly.2024-5-17
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Promote downstream extension for magnesium industry
----Interview with Guiping Liu
General Manager
Xinjiang Banchao Group Co.Huizhou CSMET Aluminum Alloy New Material Co., Ltd. belongs to CSMET Group, a group company orienting at product development, manufacture, sales and trade of aluminum alloy. In 2012, based on aluminum alloy ingot business, the group innovated its product model and took the lead in the industry via direct supply of liquid aluminum alloy in medium and long distance, which greatly saves manufacturing costs and cuts pollution emission for downstream die-casting enterprises. Also, adhering to the business strategy of "liquid aluminum transportation service", the group has successfully achieved rapid development. In 2017, the group produced and sold 250,000 tons of aluminum alloy, with sales revenue exceeding 3.5 billion yuan. In order to meet the development needs of aluminum alloy in the future, the group has established a technology R&D center and developed new projects on the strength of the "liquid aluminum transportation service" strategy, and meanwhile it is devoted to stimulating further cooperation with customers, universities, research institutes and other units. After the Baotou project came online in March 2020, the group owns an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons in total.2024-5-13
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Secondary aluminum alloy consumption to rise steadily
----Interview with Zuosheng Gu
General Manager
Huizhou CSMET Aluminum Alloy New Material Co., Ltd.Huizhou CSMET Aluminum Alloy New Material Co., Ltd. belongs to CSMET Group, a group company orienting at product development, manufacture, sales and trade of aluminum alloy. In 2012, based on aluminum alloy ingot business, the group innovated its product model and took the lead in the industry via direct supply of liquid aluminum alloy in medium and long distance, which greatly saves manufacturing costs and cuts pollution emission for downstream die-casting enterprises. Also, adhering to the business strategy of "liquid aluminum transportation service", the group has successfully achieved rapid development. In 2017, the group produced and sold 250,000 tons of aluminum alloy, with sales revenue exceeding 3.5 billion yuan. In order to meet the development needs of aluminum alloy in the future, the group has established a technology R&D center and developed new projects on the strength of the "liquid aluminum transportation service" strategy, and meanwhile it is devoted to stimulating further cooperation with customers, universities, research institutes and other units. After the Baotou project came online in March 2020, the group owns an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons in total.2024-5-9
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Lithium carbonate prices to rise
----Interview with Zairong Lei
General Manager
Panzhihua Seven-Stars Optoelectronic Tech. Co., Ltd.Established on February 19, 2016, Panzhihua Seven-Stars Optoelectronic Tech. Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Seven Star Optoelectronics) is an emerging technology company that integrates lithium battery material research, development and production. The company adheres to the core concept of "innovative technology is the foundation, scientific research is the premise," and proposes a new cultural connotation of "promoting the spirit of craftsmanship, creating high-quality products, and striving for first-class service." The company requires employees to reach a new height of "craftsmanship, ingenuity, and soul" with all their heart and soul. The company has successfully developed two products, namely iron phosphate and lithium carbonate, with main technical indicators reaching domestic and international advanced levels.2024-4-24
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Malaysian construction steel prices likely to go down
----Interview with Felix Tan
General Manager
Vim Advance Trading Sdn. Bhd.Located in Johor, Malaysia, Vim Advance Trading Sdn. Bhd. was established in 2006. The company mainly engages in wire rod and rebar processing and trade business, with an annual sales volume of nearly 20,000 tons.2024-4-11
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Thai steel plate prices to level off
----Interview with Ekasit Anukoolprasert
CEO
Siam Five Steel 1995 Co.Founded in 1995, Siam Five Steel 1995 Co. acts as one of the major steel trading companies in Thailand, dealing with steel plate, HRC, and steel pipe. The company has built long-term cooperation with several state-owned and famous enterprises after more than 20 years' development and has achieved significant achievements in processing and distribution industry.2024-4-3
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Demand for tin solder has large room to grow
----Interview with Chen Luo
General Manager
Dongguan Shuangyuan Metal Material Co., Ltd.Shuangyuan Metal Material Co., Ltd., established in 2006, focuses on the tin solder industry for many years. At present, it has developed into a comprehensive enterprise integrating tin ingot trade and tin solder product production and processing. The company, with an annual production of 2,000t for tin solder and a monthly trading volume of 700t of tin ingots, takes "integrity first, quality-oriented" as the service tenet. The company, by carefully managing the enterprise operation, clients relationship and talents, has gained outstanding achievements in the excellent quality control and production capacity and has won the peer and the customer's extensive praise.2024-3-27
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Antimony products market promising
----Interview with Jiasheng Li
General Manager
Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd.With a history of 127 years, Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive company integrating mining, ore-dressing, metallurgy and R&D of antimony. Located in Xikuangshan, the "Capital of Antimony" in the World, the company is considered as the cradle of the antimony industry in China with the world's largest antimony mine. It is not only the largest producer and supplier of antimony products worldwide, but also a major R&D and export base for antimony products in China. The company exports its products to over 50 countries and regions in the world including Japan, Europe and America. The company has won more than 10 national honors, including "China Famous Brand Product", "China Famous Trademark", "Export Products Exempt from Inspection", "China Quality Integrity AAA Enterprise", "China Export Quality and Safety Demonstration Enterprise" and "National Green Mine".2024-3-15
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Nickel sulfate market sees oversupply
----Interview with Shaoping Long
General Manager
Hubei Xingnie Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.Hubei Xingnie Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. is jointly invested and built by Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Xingnie Industrial Co., Ltd. With a registered capital of 75 million yuan (10.42 million US dollars), the company is located in Yichang, Hubei. The company, with a total investment of 520 million yuan (72.23 million US dollars) and more than 70 employees, covers an area of 100,000 square meters. The company focuses on the production of nickel and its chemicals, with an annual production capacity of over 10,000 tons of high-purity nickel sulfate and high-purity nickel chloride, and it successfully achieved mass production in February 2023.2024-3-5
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India's demand for aluminum fluoride to keep growing
----Interview with Sarat Chowdhary
Managing Director
Thyme Europe LimitedThyme Europe Limited, set up in 2018, is an international trading company with offices and representatives in UK, USA, Germany, the UAE, and India. The company's businesses cover a wide range of metals, minerals, chemicals, refractory raw materials and machineries for steel and aluminum. The company has a team of experienced and knowledgeable members who have a deep understanding of the market and its dynamics, and also has a strong network of suppliers and customers, which gives it a competitive advantage.2024-2-26
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PrNd mischmetal demand to increase
----Interview with Yan Mi
General Manager
Baotou Shengyou Rare Earth Co.Founded in November of 2008, Baotou Shengyou Rare Earth Co.’s predecessor was Baotou Kemao New Technology Development & Application Research Institute, which was established in 1993 and changed name into Baotou Keju Rare Earth Co. in 2002. The company was the first PrNd mischmetal producer in both China and global markets. It owns an annual production capacity of 3,000t of PrNd mischmetal at present. The second stage of project is under construction and would be put into oeration in August 2024, when the company’s PrNd mischmetal production capacity would reach 7,000t.2024-2-5
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Section steel prices to stay low
----Interview with Jie Li
General Manager
Tianjin Huamin Steel Trading Co.Founded in 2008, Tianjin Huamin Steel Trading Co. acts as a steel supplier. Adhering to the philosophy of "Sincerity, Professionalism, Credibility", the company aims at providing efficient, warm and sincere services for the clients. The company majors in businesses of section steel, flat steel and steel pipe, with the annual trading volume of around 50,000t. Tianjin Huamin Steel Trading Co. has established cooperation with more than 500 downstream clients in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.2024-1-30
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Zirconium oxychloride prices to rise
----Interview with Yijun Jiang
General Manager
Shangtong Guangtong New Materials Co., ltd.Shandong Guangtong New Materials Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise located in Zibo, Shandong. The company deeply engages in the fields of zirconium materials. With a bright market prospect, the company's products are widely used in 5G communications, intelligence terminals, aerospace, medicine and medical care, new energy, advanced refractory materials and other fields. "Guangtong" brand high-quality products are exported to more than 30 countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the US.2024-1-22
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Chrome ore prices to keep firm
----Interview with Bryan Chimbira
General Manager
Mineral Heritage Investments (Pvt) LtdMineral Heritage Investments (Pvt) Ltd., as one of the local miners in Zimbabwe, mainly focuses on exporting business. Presently, the company can supply about 6,000t of Zimbabwean chrome concentrate 48%min and around 10,000t of Zimbabwean chrome lump 38%min each month.2024-1-12
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Demand for antimony to grow steadily
----Interview with Lin Chen
Deputy General Manager
Hunan Zhenqiang Antimony Co., Ltd.Located in Xikuangshan which is known as the "Antimony Capital of the World", Hunan Zhenqiang Antimony Co., Ltd. is a large-scale private antimony smelting enterprise. It is the third refined antimony and gold production company besides Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star and Chenzhou Mining to meet the national antimony industry access conditions. The company's business scope covers mining, smelting, processing and sales of antimony ore, as well as antimony ingot with an annual output of 6,000t and antimony trioxide with an annual output of 2,000t, which are exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States, Japan and South Korea. In addition, the company also outputs 1,000kg of gold 99% annually. It enjoys a good reputation in the market and is an important producer in the antimony industry.2024-1-5
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Aluminum bar demand appears better than expected
----Interview with Hongbin Ma
General Manager
Yuantai High Conductive Materials (Shanxi) Co., Ltd.As a wholly-owned private company based in Taiwan, China with the subsidiary of Yuantai High Conductive Materials (Shanxi) Institute and professional R&D team, Yuantai High Conductive Materials (Shanxi) Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in the production and sales of civil-purpose precision aluminum and aluminum alloy materials, research and development of new aluminum alloy materials and new processes, and also provides technical services such as analysis on failure of aluminum alloy products.2023-12-29
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Consumption of imported bauxite in Shanxi to increase
----Interview with Wenpeng Hou
Deputy General Manager
Shanxi Aokaida Chemical Co.Shanxi Aokaida Chemical Co., located in Xiaoyi, Shanxi, was set up in 2008 with the registration capital of RMB80 (USD11) million.The company covers a land area of over 66 acres with around 500 employees, including more than 100 specialists. Focusing on production of alumina and aluminum hydroxide, the company mainly cooperates with traders and delivers products to Xiaoyi and neighboring cities as well as those in Qinghai and Xinjiang, etc. In 2022, the company reported a sales revenue of around RMB1,053 (USD145) million with operating profits and net profits at RMB95.98 (USD13.18) million and RMB71.35 (USD9.8) million respectively.2023-12-22
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Iron ore prices to edge down
----Interview with Hong Wei
General Manager
Zhengzhou Asia Europe Industrial Co.Hong Kong Asia Europe Industrial Co., Ltd. was established in 2020, with its predecessor being Zhengzhou Asia Europe Industrial Co., Ltd. The company is mainly engaged in the trading business of iron ore produced in Russia, Chile, India, Malaysia, Turkey, South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Indonesia, Iran and Pakistan, with a stable monthly supply of more than 100,000 tons.2023-12-15
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Niobium market sees increased consumption
----Interview with Haicheng Cai
General Manager
Yanling Jincheng Tantalum & Niobium Co., LtdJincheng Tantalum & Niobium Co., Ltd was established in 2001. The company acts as a major tantalum and niobium metal producer in China. The registered capital of the company was 30 million yuan and the total investment of tantalum-niobium project reached 180 million yuan with three tantalum-niobium production lines and waste tantalum –niobium treatment center. They have two factories with an area of 12,000 square meters.2023-12-8
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Magnesia prices to stand stable
----Interview with Yongxing Sheng
Vice general manager
Liaoning Wangcheng Magnesium Industry Group Co., Ltd.Liaoning Wangcheng Magnesium Industry Group Co., Ltd. was established in 2004 with a registered capital of 80 million yuan. With the leading quality of its magnesite in China, the company has become a major producer of magnesia products in the industry and its caustic calcined magnesia granules and magnesia powder enjoy a high reputation in the domestic and foreign markets.2023-12-5
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Vietnamese steel pipe prices to increase
----Interview with Brilliant Lim
Deputy General Manager
Vietnam Germany Steel Mill Joint Stock CompanyFounded in 2002, Vietnam Germany Steel Mill Joint Stock Company is located in Binh Xuyen Industrial Zone, Vinh Phuc province. Vietnam Germany Steel Mill became the listed company on Hanoi stock exchange in 2008, with the stock exchange symbol of VGS. Acting as the second largest steel pipe producer in Vietnam, the company reports an annual steel pipe production capacity of 700,000t. Meanwhile, it also produces wire rod, rebar, HGI coil, with the total production capacity of 2 million tons per year.2023-12-1
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Molybdenum scrap market promising
----Interview with Jinbo Liu
General Manager
Shanghai Nickelxing Metal Materials Co., Ltd.Founded in April 2020, Shanghai Nickelxing Metal Materials Co., Ltd. acts as a global trading company engaged in trading of various metal products including but not limit to rare metals, pure metals (molybdenum, tungsten, nickel, titanium, chromium, cobalt, tantalum, niobium, etc.), alloys (ferroalloy, superalloy), and especially rare metals scraps (molybdenum scrap, tungsten scrap, nickel scrap and alloy scrap).2023-11-24
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Arsenic prices to stay low
----Interview with Guang Yang
General Manager
Emeishan Jiamei High Purity Materials Co., Ltd.Emeishan Jiamei High Purity Materials Co., Ltd. was founded in February 2001 as a joint venture between Emei Semiconductor Materials Research Institute and American Crystal Technology, Inc. The current shareholders are Zhongjie (Tianjin) Trade Co., Ltd (75% of the registered capital), Beijing Fengying Enterprise Management Co., Ltd and American Xtal Technology, Inc, which is a NASDAQ listed company. The company is the only ultra-high-purity arsenic producer in Sichuan Province, with an annual capacity of 24 tons of high-purity arsenic.2023-11-10
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Calcium metal exports to rise
----Interview with Zongkun Wang
General Manager
Wenxi Yinguang Zhengfan Magnesium Co.Wenxi Yinguang Zhengfan Magnesium Industry Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Wenxi Yinguang Group. It was founded in 1998 as a private enterprise integrating mining, calcium metal smelting, calcium deep processing, aluminum powder processing, and magnesium powder processing. As a joint-stock enterprise, it has been the vice-president unit of the China Calcium Industry Association for many consecutive terms.2023-11-3
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Secondary aluminum alloy demand to recover slightly
----Interview with Yaobin Han
Deputy General Manager
Nantong Hongjin Metal Aluminum Co., Ltd.Nantong Hongjin Metal Aluminum Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Guangdong Huajin Group which is headquartered in Zhaoqing, Guangdong and founded in 1996. It is a group enterprise specializing in the research and development of aluminum-based new materials, direct supply of aluminum liquid, and grade protection and reduction of secondary aluminum alloy. At present, it has seven production plants and two research institutes. With an annual production capacity of 900,000 tons of secondary aluminum alloy, the group's products are widely used in fields such as automobiles, 5G communication, 3C electronics, new energy, and energy storage.2023-10-27
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Lithium carbonate demand in South Korea to increase
----Interview with Sangwoong Lee
Sales&Purchasing General Manager
Jae Young TechEstablished in 2016, Jae Young Tech started lithium carbonate production in 2017. As the only battery grade lithium carbonate 99.5%min producer in South Korea at present with an annual production capacity of 1,200t, the company’s output in 2022 recorded about 500t. It plans to enlarge output to around 1,200t in 2023. The company will establish a battery recycling joint venture in North America with LG at the end of 2023.2023-10-24
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Demand for zirconium silicate likely to increase
----Interview with Wenzhen Wu
General Manager
Zhangzhou Jiulongjiang Ceramic Raw Material Co., Ltd.Zhangzhou Jiulongjiang Ceramic raw material Co., Ltd has become one of the major zirconium silicate producers in China after over two decades’ development. The company almost completed the transformation from a cost-oriented company to the technology innovation-oriented company, and also has accumulated profound experiences in nanometer zirconium silicate production. With the annual production capacity of 50,000t and a monthly output of about 2,000t, the company's zirconium silicate products are sold to top-tier ceramic and sanitary ware industries in domestic market and exported to enterprises in the US and Japan.2023-10-17