[Ferro-Alloys.com]In recent period, mounting downtrend of ferrosilicon spot in China continued to plague ferroalloy companies amid more and more steel mills knocking down May purchase.

In this week, the market price of electrolytic manganese flake 99.7% is about RMB9,700-9,900/mt in Hunan, Chongqing, Guangxi and Guizhou, while in Ningxia, it’s about RMB9,800/mt. The export price is about USD1,500-1,550/mt FOB. While, according to the lates...

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Prices for chrome ores and ferrochrome continue to rise as the stainless steel prices surge. High-carbon ferrochrome prices rose recently with prices at RMB5,600-5,700/T Cr 50% basis, while some quotations exceeded RMB6,000/T Cr 50% basis.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Spot trades for 75%-Si ferrosilicon in Asia were thin on the ground this week due to their being several holidays in the region, while offers generally remained steady, industry sources said Thursday.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]It is said that Hebei Iron and Steel Group already knocked down May tender price on ferrosilicon, the price was lifted up to RMB4,550/mt from initial enquiry RMB4,500/mt with 4,300 tons.

In the first quarter of this year, new bank loans from enterprises increase greatly. While in April, parts of local governments adjust the electricity price, at the same time, Mn ore price fall, so more and more enterprises start to work or increase production...

[Ferro-Alloys.com] Recent years have witnessed the shrinkage of the market share of CaSi cored wires. Many producers seldom receive the tenders of CaSi cored wires.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]It is said that Hebei Iron and Steel Group already released initial enquiry on ferrosilicon for May purchase with RMB4,500/mt from RMB4,700/mt bidding price for April.