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Auto-parts suppliers feel the heat as volumes collapse and credit tightens
NEW YORK (Metal-Pages) 11-Nov-08. U.S. auto-parts suppliers are battling to stay afloat as sales at vehicle manufacturers continue to collapse and access to capital and credit tightens, according to the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).
With U.S. auto sales crashing ...
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US spot noble alloys prices move in opposite directions
US spot metals prices for ferro-vanadium continued lower in recent days while ferro-molybdenum ranged higher on an up-tick in demand.
US spot ferro-vanadium prices moved to a lower and narrower range of $14.50-14.75/lb from a previous range of $14.50-15/lb ...
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European magnesium market up to straddle $3,000/t
The European magnesium market has climbed more than 5% in the past few weeks on increased price offers from major exporter China as well as stronger domestic demand after the seasonal slowdown, dealers told Metal-Pages on Thursday.
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Bismuth prices hike again in China
Bismuth prices have seen another sharp increase in recent days on the back of tight domestic supplies coupled with bullish anticipation on the outlook for the minor metal.
Market sources reported that some suppliers have hiked offer prices for 4N ...
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