Domestic W Prices Remain Firm
28/01/21 | Tungsten
China Commodity Marketplace Domestic tungsten concentrate prices held firm this week, seeing mainstream prices lifting to RMB90,000/t. Reduced mining operations curbed spot supply of concentrates and drove prices accordingly prior to the Chinese New Year holiday. Mainstream wolframite (65% WO3) is being quoted at RMB89,000~91,000/t, scheelite (65% WO3) prices are…
Zhangyuan W and Achteck: Advanced Hi-Tech Producers
20/01/21 | Tungsten
Asian Metal News 19th January 2021: Zhangyuan Tungsten announced that it and subordinate – Achteck Cutting Tools Co. Ltd – have been classified as ‘Advanced Hi-Tech Producers’ by relevant local authorities. Zhangyuan Tungsten earned this title in 2011, 2014 and 2017 respectively, each effective for three years. Achteck first earned…
Domestic W Prices Steady
19/01/21 | Tungsten
China Commodity Marketplace Domestic tungsten concentrate prices held firm this week after high-end prices rebounded to RMB90,000/t last week. Domestic miners and traders increased sales but downstream producers still experienced difficulties sourcing low-prices concentrates. Mainstream wolframite (65% WO3) is being quoted at RMB88,000~90,000/t, scheelite (65% WO3) prices are RMB87,000~89,000/t and…
Domestic W Concentrate Prices Edge up
13/01/21 | Tungsten
Shanghai Nonferrous Metals News As of 12th January 2021, domestic wolframite concentrate (65% Wo3) prices rose by RMB3,000/t from RMB85,500/t in mid-December 2020 to RMB88,500/t. According to SMM, many tungsten miners have halted operations due to environmental reasons, restricted electricity supply and maintenance prior to Chinese New Year. As a…
Domestic W Prices Rebound Slightly
08/01/21 | Tungsten
China Commodity Marketplace Propped by tightening spot supply caused by reduced mining operations prior to the 2021 Chinese New Year in February, the domestic tungsten market remains stable this week. Mainstream wolframite (65% WO3) is being quoted at RMB87,000~89,000/t, scheelite (65% WO3) prices are RMB86,000~88,000/t and tungsten concentrate prices (50~55%…
Domestic W Prices Stable
31/12/20 | Tungsten
China Commodity Marketplace The domestic tungsten market remains stable, with tungsten concentrate vendors remaining firm on prices. Mainstream wolframite (65% WO3) is being quoted at RMB87,000~88,000/t and scheelite (65% WO3) prices are RMB85,000~86,000/t and tungsten concentrate prices (50~55% WO3) are RMB83,000~86,000/t. The domestic APT market continues strong, with mainstream prices…
Domestic W Market Stable
10/12/20 | Tungsten
China Commodity Marketplace This week, boosted by rising long-term contract prices of large producers, the domestic tungsten market appeared positive with declining low-price level transactions. Mainstream wolframite (65% WO3) is being quoted at RMB85,000~86,000/t and scheelite (65% WO3) prices are RMB84,000~85,000/t and tungsten concentrate prices (50~55% WO3) are RMB81,000~84,000/t. The…
Zhangyuan W Suspends APT Production
07/12/20 | Tungsten
Asian Metal News Jiangxi Zhangyuan Tungsten suspended APT production in mid-November in the wake of strong concentrate prices narrowing margins for APT producers. A date to resume operations has yet to be decided. According to a company representative; ‘We are working on long-term contracts and some APT tolling business at…
Domestic W Market Rebounds Slightly
02/12/20 | Tungsten
China Commodity Market Place The domestic tungsten market saw some positive momentum this week, with tungsten concentrate holders and traders remaining firm on prices. As of end November, mainstream wolframite (65% WO3 grade) prices rose to RMB 85,000~86,000/t, scheelite (65% WO3 grade) prices rose to RMB 84,000~85,000/t and tungsten concentrates…
