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China Molybdenum: Mine Tender Clears Above Reserve | FeMo Cost Support
A Jiangxi mine tender of 640 tonnes Mo concentrate cleared above reserve: Mo40-45% at 5,395 yuan/tonne-degree, FeMo cost 342,000-344,000 yuan/ton. Cost support keeps downside limited.
Read More →Tool Steel Grade Equivalents & Chemical Composition Chart
A practical cross-reference of the most common hot work, cold work, and plastic mold tool steel grades — Chinese (GB), Japanese (JIS), American (AISI), and European (DIN/EN) standards — with their chemical composition ranges.
Read More →Molybdenum Market Stabilizes | FeMo & Mo Concentrate
China’s molybdenum market steadied this week: Mo40-45% concentrate 5,370-5,400 yuan/tonne-degree, FeMo cash 338,000-342,000 yuan/ton. Sentiment turns positive on rebounding international moly prices and renewed steel-mill tenders.
Read More →Molybdenum Market Update | FeMo & Mo Concentrate
China’s molybdenum market extended its mild decline this week: Mo40-45% concentrate 5,370-5,400 yuan/tonne-degree, FeMo cash 338,000-342,000 yuan/ton. Raw material costs remain elevated, limiting near-term downside.
Read More →2026 July China-Europe Railway Express Ferroalloy Cross-Border Shipping Guide
Latest transit time, freight cost and customs clearance policy update for ferroalloy shipping to Central Asia. Covering Alashankou and Khorgos port efficiency, rail vs. sea cost comparison, and practical tips for mold steel barter trade shipments via Xinjiang.
Read More →Ferroalloy Market Update July 2026: FeMo, FeV, FeW Prices and Market Overview
China’s ferroalloy production continues to dominate global supply. Ferromolybdenum prices showed upward momentum in July while ferrovanadium remained range-bound. Analysis covers Inner Mongolia and Ningxia output trends, EU CBAM implications for Chinese ferroalloy exporters, and Q3 2026 price outlook.
Read More →H13 Tool Steel Heat Treatment Guide: Temperature, Hardness & Best Practices
Complete technical reference for AISI H13 / SKD61 / 1.2344 hot work tool steel heat treatment. Covers austenitizing at 1000–1060°C, quenching media selection, triple tempering curves, hardness targets for die casting vs. extrusion applications, and common heat treatment defects to avoid.
Read More →Ferroalloy Market Weekly Report — Week 26, 2026
Ferromolybdenum prices increased significantly this week driven by tight spot supply from Liaoning and Henan producers. Ferrovanadium market remained stable with balanced supply-demand. Includes complete price tables for FeMo60, FeV50, FeW70 and FeCr55 — CIF Nhava Sheva and CFR Karachi benchmarks.
Read More →Dragon Boat Festival Delivery: JF Metals Keeps Orders Moving During the Holiday
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday period, our team loaded and dispatched goods to ensure zero disruption to customer supply chains. A behind-the-scenes look at our commitment to on-time delivery regardless of the calendar.
Read More →Global Molybdenum Market Update: Prices Remain Stable — June 2026
International molybdenum oxide and European ferromolybdenum prices held steady in June. Analysis of Chinese export trends, Indian buyer sentiment, and the supply-demand balance heading into H2 2026.
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