The domestic consumption in the US of both ulexite and colemanite continued with imports by sea from T眉rkiye, Argentina, and Chile. The Mediterranean suppliers raised their share of offered quantities due to higher bunker fuel and insurance charges, which elevated sea freight prices marginally, with reduced slot times in Izmir ports raising nominal load premiums. Inland rail charges on west coast transshipment further tightened the landed price curve, making California processors reliant on existing stockpiles, which, although sufficient, were no longer abundant. Natural boron ore delivered CFR Los Angeles cost an average of USD *** per metric ton in November, an increase of *.*** compared with prices in October.
With boron听established as a critical mineral, this accelerates contractual restocking before the end of the year. Due diligence audits resulting from being a listed company took a little longer than normal before a shipment could...
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