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中金内蒙停产引发钼价上涨,三大头部钢企发布联合声明
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-07-31 11:30

Group 1 - The recent surge in molybdenum prices is attributed to supply constraints caused by an accident at China Gold Group's Inner Mongolia mining company, which has led to a production halt, affecting approximately 3.9% of the country's molybdenum concentrate output [2][6][8] - Molybdenum prices have increased significantly, with domestic molybdenum concentrate prices rising from 3985 RMB/ton to 4285 RMB/ton, and molybdenum iron prices increasing from 252,500 RMB/ton to 276,500 RMB/ton, marking a 9.5% rise over four days [6][10] - The demand for molybdenum iron remains stable, with a 10.47% year-on-year increase in domestic bidding volume for molybdenum iron, and a 15% increase in the production of duplex steel in the first half of the year [7] Group 2 - The steel industry is facing multiple cost pressures, leading to a joint statement from major steel companies condemning irrational market speculation and calling for a return to fundamental pricing based on supply and demand [4][10] - The rising prices of raw materials, including iron ore and coke, have prompted the China Coking Industry Association to recommend further price increases to alleviate operational difficulties in the industry [3][12][13] - The joint statement from leading steel companies highlights the conflict between upstream molybdenum prices and downstream steel production costs, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to pricing [10][12]