Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-22 04:16Group 1: Molybdenum Market Overview - The domestic molybdenum market is experiencing a weak overall performance, with most product prices showing slight declines and general trading activity being moderate [5]. - Prices for molybdenum iron, ammonium molybdate, and molybdenum powder have decreased by approximately ¥1,000 per ton, ¥1,000 per ton, and ¥3 per kilogram, respectively [5]. - Factors such as significant resistance to price increases in steel, ample market supply, and limited international molybdenum price increases are contributing to the lack of upward pressure on supplier quotes [5]. Group 2: Steel Prices Overview - The steel market is facing challenges with price increases, as the supply of spot market products is high, leading to limited upward movement in prices [5]. - Specific steel products such as rebar and hot-rolled coils are listed with their respective prices, indicating a mixed trend in pricing [4][5]. Group 3: Company Acquisition Announcement - On December 15, 2025, Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary signed an agreement to acquire 100% equity in Leagold LatAm Holdings B.V. and Luna Gold Corp. from Equinox Gold Corp. for $1.015 billion [6]. - This acquisition will provide Luoyang Molybdenum with full ownership of several gold mining projects, including the Aurizona and RDM gold mines, as well as the Bahia complex [6].