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China's New Energy Lithium Battery, Lithium Battery Materials and Recycling Output in April 2022
In April, China's NMC battery output stood at 12.6 GWh, down 27% MoM and up 55% YoY; LFP battery output at 20.6 GWh, down 18% MoM and up 210% YoY.
Inventories of Zinc Ingot across Seven Major Markets Decreased 14,900 mt on the Week
Total zinc ingots inventories across seven markets stood at 261,100 mt as of Monday May 16, down 14,900 mt from May 9, down 5,800 mt from May 13. Inventory of zinc inventory continued to decrease this week.
Shanghai nonferrous metals closed mostly with gains as the market saw more stimulus policies domestically. For example, the People’s Bank of China announced a reduction in the interest rate for first home loans.
MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (May 16th)
DCE iron ore futures rose largely by 3.85% today，the main contract closed 834.5. the quotation in the morning was increased by 5-10 yuan/mt from last Friday.
Copper Inventory in Major Chinese Markets up 7,900 mt on Week
As of Monday May 16, copper inventory across the major Chinese market increased by 7,900 mt from last Friday to 126,800 mt.
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