It is reported that Malaysia Government announced that resolution on imports of steel from China imposed anti-dumping duties, effective January 5th, valid for 5 years.

On Jan, 2nd, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) republished the 2nd batch steel list which met the standard of steel industry’s standard.

Legislation enacted by the Manitoba government to ban petroleum coke and coal heating came into effect January 1, 2014.

Issued by: Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Announcement No.94, 2013 Date of Issuance: December 26, 2013

[Ferro-alloys.com] On Dec 27th, 2013, Ministry of Commerce of China released an on-line public list of final qualified Chinese ferroalloys export enterprises in 2014. It refers to 258 companies in the list, with 100 in Column A and 158 in Column B.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] On December 16th，2013, Chinese Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced 2014 Import and Export Tariffs Schedules, and the new Schedules will be effective from January 1st of 2014.

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