August 2009
Innova Recycling applies for MMTA membership
German recycler Innova Recycling has applied to become a member of the Minor Metals Trade Assn (MMTA)
Antimony steady as market debates next direction
Antimony prices were stable on Friday as market participants debated the minor metal’s next move
FeW, APT climb on rising Chinese conc prices
Ferro-tungsten rose to its highest price since February on Friday, as concentrate prices in China rose due to recent flooding in the tungsten-producing parts of the country
Cobalt steady in slow metal market
Cobalt prices were steady on Friday, with market participants reporting all business in the second half of the week within the existing MB ranges
Teck increases stake in Stratex, drops earn-in agreement
Teck Resources has increased its stake in gold and base metals explorer Stratex International to more than 14%, Stratex said on Monday
Base metals up in early LME trading
Base metals strengthened in early trading on the London Metal Exchange on Monday, with all but copper and aluminium trading above their opening prices