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SunSirs: EU Review Enters Critical Phase; Fate of Brazilian Nickel Mine Hangs in the Balance

Anglo American made its position clear at a closed-door EU hearing: MMG Resources is the only credible buyer for its Brazilian nickel assets. If the

2026-10-09

SunSirs: Expectations for a "Golden September" Fell Short, and Lithium Carbonate Dropped 23% Over the Month

2026-10-09 15:02:58 SunSirs

According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, expectations for the traditional "Golden September" peak season in the lithium carbonate market failed to materialize.

SunSirs: Caustic Soda Prices Were Consolidating Overall in September

2026-10-09 15:00:40 SunSirs

Price trend According to the Commodity Analysis System of SunSirs, caustic soda prices generally traded sideways in September. The average market price was 637 RMB/ton at

SunSirs: China Live Pig Prices Fell 3.7% Month-on-Month in Late September

2026-10-09 14:21:59 SunSirs

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that in late September, the price of "foreign three-way cross" live pigs stood at 10.3 RMB/kg, a

SunSirs: Short-term Supply Pressure Persists; China Palm Oil Prices Retreat after a Rally

2026-10-09 14:20:15 SunSirs

I. Core reasons for the recent rally and subsequent pullback Production regions remain in a seasonal output growth cycle; Malaysia continues to see inventory accumulation Malaysia’s production

SunSirs: China PET Trade Debate Complicated by Mounting Supply Concerns

2026-10-09 14:18:11 SunSirs

As concerns regarding the global supply outlook for PET (polyethylene terephthalate) intensify, the debate in the United States over whether to implement a new round

SunSirs: The Domestic Acetone Market Mainly Trended Upward in September

2026-10-09 14:16:30 SunSirs

In September 2026, the domestic acetone market experienced a period of strong upward momentum, characterized by a recovery from lows early in the month followed

SunSirs: The Phenol Market Rose Initially but Fell Later in September

2026-10-09 14:14:21 SunSirs

In September 2026, the domestic phenol market exhibited a classic "inverted-V" trajectory—rising initially before falling—thereby breaking the pattern of persistent weakness seen in August. Prices

SunSirs: New-Season Corn Hits Peak Market in China; Concentrated Release of Short-Term Supply Pressure

2026-10-09 14:14:05 SunSirs

Pressure I. Supply Side: Concentrated Release of New Grain Amplifies Short-Term Pressure Market Arrival Pace in Producing Regions Summer corn from the North China and Huang-Huai regions began

SunSirs: China's MMA Market Sees a "Golden September" Rally

2026-10-09 14:09:32

As September began, the methyl methacrylate (MMA) market experienced a strong upward trend. Geopolitical conflicts drove up crude oil prices and caused a significant surge

SunSirs: Bromine Prices Continued to Rise in September

2026-10-09 13:49:13 SunSirs

Price trends According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, the price of bromine continued to rise this month. The average market price was 37,700

SunSirs: Due to Insufficient Downstream Demand, There Was Little Upward Momentum for Cyclohexane Prices in September

2026-10-09 13:46:41 SunSirs

Price trends Data monitored by SunSirs indicates that as of September 30, the average domestic price for premium-grade industrial cyclohexane stood at 6,833 RMB/ton. Throughout September,

SunSirs: The Domestic Fluorite Market Trended Upward in September

2026-10-09 13:45:02 SunSirs

Domestic fluorite prices trended upward in September; by the end of the month, the average domestic price stood at 3,706.25 RMB/ton, marking a 2.42% increase

SunSirs: Mongolia’s Coal Exports to China Surge (Jan–Sept 2026)

2026-10-09 13:36:34 SunSirs

The latest data from the General Customs Administration of Mongolia shows that from January to September 2026, Mongolia’s cumulative coal exports reached 86.1718 million tonnes,

SunSirs: Russia’s Grain and Corn Exports See Sharp Year-on-Year Decline in September

2026-10-09 13:31:04 SunSirs

Monitoring data from the Russian Grain Union (RGU) indicates that Russia’s grain exports in September totaled approximately 1.7 million tonnes—only about one-quarter of the volume

SunSirs: Global M&A Activity in the Plastics Industry Is Projected to Surpass 2025 Levels in 2026

2026-10-09 13:21:40 SunSirs

Approximately 420 deals were recorded in 2025—a 5% year-over-year increase and the fourth consecutive year of growth. Transaction activity is driven by generational retirements, abundant

SunSirs: China Domestic Fuel Oil Market Trends Downward on October 8

2026-10-09 13:16:11 SunSirs

On October 8, the domestic fuel oil market trended downward; ex-warehouse quotes for low-sulfur 180cst fuel oil ranged from 7,400 to 8,000 RMB/tonne, while quotes

SunSirs: Weak Supply and Demand in the Magnesium Market in September—Will It Bottom Out and Rebound After the Holiday?

2026-10-09 10:51:18 SunSirs

Price trend According to monitoring by the SunSirs commodity market analysis system, the magnesium ingot market in the Shaanxi region declined; the average market price stood

SunSirs: Supported by Costs, the Market Price of DMF Fluctuated Upward in September

2026-10-09 10:48:54 SunSirs

Price trends According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, the average domestic ex-works price for premium-grade DMF stood at 5,640 RMB/ton as of September

SunSirs: China's Ministry of Commerce Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Imports of p-Nitrotoluene from the EU

2026-10-09 10:39:21 SunSirs

On October 3, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 44 of 2026, officially launching an anti-dumping investigation into imports of para-nitrotoluene (PNT) originating

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