Molybdenum, which is used to strengthen steel, sold on the spot market at a monthly average of almost $33/lb during the first half of last year, and actually was as high as $33.50/lb in daily trading. But, the spot price slipped to $25 in the second half and continued falling earlier this year - bottoming around $8/lb in April. Analysts predict the price at $12/lb in a couple of months.
Platts declared that the molybdenum oxide market in Europe was steady last week with higher prices talked but little consumer business concluded. For full story, click here
Molybdic oxide and ferro-molybdenum have edged higher on Friday as demand from Asia remained strong and European consumers continued to creep back into the market. For full story, click here
Ferromolybdenum and molybdenum prices in the European market have kept its uptrend last week due to strong demand from China. For full story, click here
European molybdenum price declined below USD 9 per pound for the first time in 5 years, staying at USD 8.9 per pound to USD 9.4 per pound. For full story, click here
Monday, October 5, 2009