Industrials (/lb): aluminum $0.96(-1.3%), copper $2.97(-1.7%), lead $1.04(-0.9%), molybdenum $7.14(+0.0%); nickel $5.15(-5.3%); zinc $1.37(-1.2%);    Precious (/oz): gold $1,323(-0.6%), silver $17.78(-0.7%); Steel (/mt): ChinaHRC $647(0.0%), SHFE Rebar $603(+0.5%), MB Scrap Index $339(-1.5%);    Bulks: iron ore (/dmt) $77(+0.2%), coking coal (/mt) $209(+0.0%), freight (BCI)2,628(-3.5%); Energy: Brent (/bbl) $55.16(+1.6%), WTI (/bbl) $49.30(+2.2%),natural gas (/mmBtu) $3.06(+1.9%), thermal coal (/t) $100(+0.6%).。    China’s non-ferrous metal output fell to 1-year low in August, driven byBeijing’s environmental crackdown. Production of 10non-ferrous metalsincluding copper, aluminum, lead, zinc and nickel, fell 2.2% YoY to 4.42mt.China’s campaign to curb smog with factory closures and random spot checksto ensure environmental compliance, has resulted in closure of numerouscopper and aluminum smelters. Aluminum output fell 3.7% YoY to 2.64mt inAugust. (Reuters)。    Africa’s Chamber of Mines and Mineral Resources Minister reach anagreement. Minister, Mr. Mosebenzi Zwane has given a written undertakingthat the controversial mining charter will not be implemented until the courthas passed a judgment on the Chamber’s application to preventimplementation of Mining Charter Three. He has also agreed to reference thisundertaking in any public statement related to the new charter. Court hearingon the issue expected to take place on December 13and 14. (Mining Weekly)。    Vale announces early tender results with early settlement for cash TenderOffer. Holders with an aggregate principal amount of $489m have tendered4.625% guaranteed notes due 2020. Tender Offer for $750m 4.625% Notes willexpire on September 27. (Company)。    PotashCorp may sell its 32% stake in SQM to secure approval for its friendlymerger with smaller rival, Agrium. Canadian competition bureau has approvedthe merger but it may close later than anticipated as authorities in China andIndia want PotashCorp to divest certain minority interests, one of which couldbe SQM. There are rumors that GSR Capital, Chinese private equity firm maybe interested in purchasing 20% stake. (Mining.com)。    Steel Dynamics to refinance $350m 6.375% notes due 2022with privatelyplaced $350m 4.125% notes due 2025. $183m of 6.375% Senior Notes due2022were accepted for purchase. Company expects to recognize pre-taxcharges of $15m related to Tender Offer, which will expire on October 13.(Company)。    Gerdau Long Steel North America resumed operations at all Southeastern USfacilities on Wednesday. Power was restored after a brief weather-relatedoutage. Production only remains suspended now at its Texas mill, which hasbeen closed since August 29due to Hurricane Harvey. However, shipping hasresumed at the mill while utilities are being restored. (SBB)。

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