Molybdenum Market Update - April 16, 2025

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Molybdenum market update on April 16, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market as a whole continues to operate in a weak manner, mainly manifested in the continuous decline of the prices of mainstream molybdenum products, the low enthusiasm of both suppliers and demanders to enter the market for operations, and the small actual trading volume.

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Tungsten and Cobalt Raw Materials Drive Up Tungsten Cemented Carbide Prices

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Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online 

The tungsten market remains in a stalemate, primarily influenced by rising raw material prices and insufficient acceptance from the consumption side. The supply-demand contradiction is still prominent, with limited trading activity. Industry players are focusing on the recovery pace of downstream manufacturing, global supply chain stability, and policy regulation impacts.

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Tungsten Prices Stable Amid Cautious Trading and Tariff Uncertainty

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Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online 

Tungsten prices remain generally stable, with supply-side shipments showing some release, but concessions are rare. Demand-side maintains a need-based procurement pace, with inquiries probing for price negotiations. 

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Risk Alert for China's Tungsten Industry Amid Escalating China-US Trade Friction

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In today's deeply interconnected global supply chain, the escalating China-US trade friction is having a profound impact on the critical minerals sector. China, which holds the world's largest tungsten reserves (52.17% of the global total) and production (81.48% of the global total), is facing unprecedented policy and market challenges in its tungsten industry.

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Molybdenum Market Update - April 15, 2025

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Molybdenum market update on April 15, 2025

The domestic molybdenum market in China continued to experience a significant downward trend, with prices for molybdenum concentrate, ferromolybdenum, and molybdenum bars falling by approximately 50 yuan/ton-degree, 4,000 yuan/ton, and 5 yuan/kg, respectively. However, despite this decline, market transaction volumes did not see a notable increase.

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