METSO OUTOTEC ROLLS OUT DIGITAL PLATFORM

The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 10342 yuan per ton on April 13.

"None of the [actions required] will be feasible if the supply of metals does not keep pace with the spectacular demands expected to be created by the needs of the energy transition," said McKay.

Both prices are up by 47pc since hitting a low around $1,022/st on 1 March.

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon≤55%) imports up 87.13% YoY in Jan-Feb, 2022.

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon≤55%) imports up 235.24% YoY in February, 2022.

Modular treatment plant ideal for African mines

India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years and electricity demand is expected to rise at the fastest pace in at least 38 years, officials and analysts say.