Supply challenges persist to meet rising rare earths demand, reports Davide Ghilotti.

Fastmarkets explores the logistical challenges facing South African ore exports, from the perspective of chrome and manganese markets.

In September, the premium remained at $95 per tonne.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) imports up 112.82% month on month in August 2022.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) imports up 9.37% year-on-year from January to August 2022.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si>55%) imports up 17.52% month on month in August 2022.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si>55%) imports up 4.85% year-on-year from January to August 2022.

In September, ferrosilicon transactions improved, supply was getting tight, and the market warmed up.