A fluctuating greenback coupled with fears of a global recession has sent many of the metals on a tailspin. In just the past few months, the spot prices for base metals copper, zinc, and nickel are down 12%, 30%, and 42% respectively.
China Molybdenum Company reported that a global shortage of 2,000 tonnes in 2008 will prevent prices from declining.
Mr Wu Wenjun, GM of China Molybdenum, said:
Production may decline in Chile and China, ensuring that a deficit will last for quite a while.
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Nanika’s experienced management team is focused on the responsible development of the Lucky Ship Molybdenum deposit located in North Central British Columbia Canada.
The molybdenum market is bracing for price increases in September on increased buying activity from stainless steel mills and mounting concerns over a consistent supply. The availability of ferromolybdenum remains tight as output falls at a number of major producers.
GREAT PANTHER RESOURCES LIMITED reported that evaluation at the Bull’s-Eye Zone on the Mapimi Project, Durango, Mexico, has been expanded to an area in excess of 250 metres in diameter.
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China Molybdenum Company reported that its first half profit increased by 13% on YoY basis due to higher prices.
Mr Wu Wenjun executive director manager for China Molybdenum said:
A global shortfall for molybdenum will last 3 years. He added that mines in Inner Mongolia and Henan will take time to expand capacity.
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SIRIOS RESOURCES INC. began the diamond drilling program on its molybdenum-copper-gold property TILLY in James Bay, Quebec.
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Sultan Minerals reported results of its underground drilling program at its 100%-owned Jersey Emerald molybdenum-tungsten property near Salmo.
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Canada based Erdene Resource Development Corp reported that its Mongolian Zuun Mod Molybdenum Project has become one of the largest and most advanced molybdenum projects in northern Asia.
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Highbank Resources Ltd. reported it has received a NI 43-101 Geological Report on the Ireland based Mace molybdenum (”moly”) Prospecting Licenses.
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Friday, August 29, 2008