Iron ore prices surged in 2016, but in 2017 the base metal performed more moderately. SEE MORE Chinese industrial firms continued to ramp up production in the fourth quarter, a private survey on Wednesday showed, but growth in wages and hiring slowed in a further sign of cooling momentum in the world's second-biggest economy. SEE MORE Despite disruptions from several major hurricanes three-quarters into the year, the US chemical industry grew in 2017, with similar growth expected for 2018 thanks to continued investments, as well as gains in a wide spectrum of industries. SEE MORE For many in the Europe recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market, the question posed towards the end of 2017 was how much longer availability issues would last. SEE MORE It hasn’t been a particularly interesting year for magnesium, with stability characterizing the market in 2017. SEE MORE