The new numbers were the result of a previous public consultation, which reviewed the methodology and other factors related to calculating nameplate generation capacity.

The rise in trade deficit has been attributed to a surge in imports driven by elevated global commodity prices.

China's producer price index, which gauges factory-gate prices, increased 4.2 percent year-on-year in July, following a 6.1 percent rise from the previous month, the NBS said.

BlueScope has set a goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.

The 2209 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7520 yuan per ton on August 17.

The northwest European hot-rolled futures market continues to move into a steeper contango, as end users look to lock in forward prices which are low compared with their physical contract offers.

Lead times for CRC rose slightly to 6 weeks from 5-6 weeks while HDG lead times edged down to 4-5 weeks from 4-6 weeks.

Vietnam's ferrous scrap imports in July fell to their second-lowest monthly level this year, as demand was dented by subdued production and weaker trading activity.