Only 18% of respondents expected their iron ore requirements to increase in Q4.

This is because upward momentum in property and infrastructure, which account for over 55% of China's total steel consumption, has slowed.

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5644 yuan per ton on September 17.

China's steel output softens in September after record high in August as credit tightens

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5612 yuan per ton on September 16.

Iron ore price jumps to fresh 6-year high on China building boom

CATL to invest in Neo Lithium, help develop Argentina mine

[Ferro-Alloys.com] Australia's exports of goods to China fell by more than 26% in August, sparking fears of deteriorating relations between the two countries.