Chilean mines minister sees 3.5% drop in copper output

Spot prices for flat-rolled steel in the US fell again this week as mills struggled to book new spot orders.

Spot activity continues to be sporadic in the Atlantic coking coal market, as participants hope that early signs of a stronger third quarter in terms of volumes will be borne out.

The recent production cuts announced by Australian coking coal producers point to even greater cost pressures that their US counterparts are facing.

The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) has asked its members to cut output by 40mn-50mn t during June-December to prevent a freefall in prices.

Ferrosilicon tender notice of July, 2020 (06/28/2020).

China Ferrosilicon (>55%) Exports down 23.82% in May.

China Ferrosilicon (>55%) Exports down 24.62% in Jan-May.