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2011 Molybdenum Market Trends and 2012 Market Outlook

commodityreporter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:45:57 +0000

Uncertainty remains for the 2012 molybdenum market following the volatility of 2011.

Molybdenum’s Future Demand Strong from Nuclear Power Application

Michael — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:15:11 +0000

Investors looking to capitalize on the build-up of nuclear power don’t have to rely on uranium projects alone, as massive amounts of molybdenum will be needed for nuclear power reactors to strengthen the steel alloys used in their construction.

Molybdenum Price Weak Despite Strong Steel Production

Michael — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:27:09 +0000

While steel production has remained strong in China and North America, the price of molybdenum has remained weak. China became a net importer of molybdenum in 2010, however, on the year the country is a net exporter of the metal. This trend however may be reversing.

Molybdenum Q4 Outlook

Michael — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:42:55 +0000

Keeping track of the steel market is key for investors with an eye on molybdenum.

Molybdenum Makes Gains Despite Market Downturn

Michael — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:12:51 +0000

The volatility of world markets over the last week has some commodites on a downward trend. Molybdenum, however, is bucking the trend with some impressive gains over the last week.

Molybdenum Prices Trending Downward

Michael — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:40:09 +0000

The price of molybdenum on the LME is down to its lowest level since July of 2010. Weak demand for stainless steel and the summer slowdown in the production of steel are factors. This could represent a bottom for the price as supporting factors come into play in the coming months.

Molybdenum’s Long Term Potential

Michael — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:33:53 +0000

Ken MacDonald Vice President of Business Strategy and CFO Erdene Resource Development discussed the factors controlling the current molybdenum market.

Molybdenum as a Clean Energy Option

Michael — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:37:35 +0000

Molybdenum is increasingly being favored by scientists looking to create cheap and efficient hydrogen power.

Molybdenum Rule Changes In China

Michael — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:17:42 +0000

The latest five year plan from China limits the production of many base metals in including molybdenum. China the world’s largest steel producer may find itself importing more molybdenum as a result.

Molybdenum Demand and the Rebuilding of Japan

Michael — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:59:42 +0000

Japan will need massive amounts of steel to rebuild what the tsunami washed away. Infrastructure and new automobiles will pave the way for steel demand in the country. While the events in Japan are horrific and depressing, and may affect global markets for quite some time, the need for steel will likely use up a large portion of the surplus that is currently holding down the price of moly.