The 2306 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7310 yuan per ton on April 27.

MoS (Steel) Faggan Singh Kulaste said that the demand for steel in India continues to be robust as compared to other countries. India's Steel consumption has grown over 11% to 119 million tonnes in FY 2023 from 105 million tonnes in FY 2022.

Mako Gold makes manganese discovery at golden Korhogo Project in Côte d’Ivoire.

Brazil’s Vale, one of the world’s largest miners, reported a first quarter net profit down 59% from a year earlier, far below analyst expectations, as profits were dragged down by weaker sales and lower iron ore prices.

The 2306 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7362 yuan per ton on April 26.

A binding ore supply agreement signed between Queensland Pacific Metals Ltd (QPM) and Maï Kouaoua Mines (MKM), highlights QPM's growing presence and strength of relationships it has established in New Caledonia.

Nickel demand to increase to 3.13 million tons in 2023, supply to increase to 3.37 million tons.

Electric arc furnace (EAF) platemaker Nucor has increased its plate prices by $40/short ton (st).