The London Metal Exchange will add molybdenum to its arsenal in the second half of 2009. The move was announced on Sept 4th, when the LME board voted in favour of adding both molybdenum and cobalt to its futures trading. The move was met with mixed reviews.
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.
Commodities have been having a rough ride lately, but Molybdenum’s performance, although not stellar, has not been as bad as many of the other metals. People have been whispering that moly’s current supply/demand picture makes it one of the best metals to invest in.
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