Archive for June, 2009

China has surged Molybdenum Imports in April

The imports of molybdenum into China in April of 2009 were known and still indicated the high level. The total quantity of main three molybdenum products imported by China in January to April of 2009 came to 21,975 tonnes, corresponding to 27.2 million pounds on Mo content base. For full story, click here

Thompson Creek Metals forecasted surge in Moly Demand

Thompson Creek Metals Co. has seen demand for molybdenum improving slightly in the remainder of 2009, after having plummeted earlier in the year. Chief Executive Kevin Loughrey stated: The market has rebounded slightly and we think we will do a little better than earlier indicated. For full story, click here

J.P Morgan has boosted molybdenum price forecast

Molybdenum prices have been moving higher over the last month and last week passed $10/lb in the U.S. spot market, but they still are 27% below the peak of mid-2008 as demand from steelmakers remains soft. Looking ahead, forecasts are mixed: Investment bank Dahlman Rose & Co. sees a loss of supplier discipline and a [...]