European antimony prices rose on Friday February 2 amid continued tightness in availability ahead of Lunar New Year while prices in China remained stable in a quiet market.
Metal Bulletin assessed MMTA standard grade II antimony in-warehouse Rotterdam prices at $8,300-8,500 per tonne on Friday, up from the midweek assessment of $8,250-8,500 per tonne. Trioxide grade antimony prices in-warehouse Rotterdam were also assessed at $8,300-8,500 per tonne, also up from the midweek assessment of $8,250-8,500 per tonne. "China is not offering at the moment and European demand is pretty decent so prices are gradually increasing," a trader said. "But it's nothing to get carried away with." "It's difficult to get hold of...