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Strike talks between South African authorities and miners near resolution

Negotiations to end the historically largest strike in the South African mining industry are approaching completion. Heads of the largest platinum mines and labour union representatives have nearly come to a compromise.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Zimbabwean Chrome Ore Market Players Re-launch Negotiations for Revoking Export Ban

Aggravating economic situation has re-energized negotiations between market players and the government about scrapping of the ban. Although the government keeps refusing to do so, it is reportedly becoming increasingly interested to change the current state of...

Thursday, April 24, 2014

European Q2 FeCr benhcmark settles up 4c to 122c per lb

The second quarter European charge and high carbon ferro-chrome benchmark price has settled at

Thursday, April 24, 2014

US Imports of Silicon Metal Slumped in February

Latest statistics of USITC showed US imported 13,363 mt of silicon metal (Si<99.99%)in February of 2014,

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Norway Exports of FeSi down Nearly 10 Percentage in Q1 of 2014

Latest Statistics Norway showed Norway exported 22,200 mt of FeSi in March of 2014, slightly down 0.4% from 22,296 mt of February of 2014

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Silicon Metal Price Went Up in Japan with Tight Supply

In China, silicon metal price continues to be at a high level with the background of the demand being firm

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Nickel Price Hits 14-Month High, Poised to Break Records

the nickel price, which is used to make steel stronger and more resistant to corrosion and extreme temperatures, hit a 14-month high on Thursday then topped itself on Apr18th

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

KWG to Acquire 50% of Two Chrome Processes

KWG Resources has entered into an agreement to acquire 50% of two US provisional patent applications for the treatment of chromite ores.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
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