"We have difficulties shipping raw materials from the port to mill. Our raw material inventory is not that sufficient; with some brands it's only 2-3 days, but it is higher for some other brands," a mill procurement official said.

Nickel price trend on February 18th

Miner Rio Tinto has trimmed its 2020 iron ore shipments guidance from the Pilbara area of Western Australia by between 6 million mt and 9 million mt.

Ferrosilicon futures 2005 contract close at 5730 on Tuesday February 18.

There may be some shortages of containers as Chinese export numbers have taken a tumble during this crisis.

More than a third of Chinese steel mills are considering cutting steel production due to rising inventories.

The administration said it will supervise resumption of energy production as part of the effort to control and prevent further spread of the new strain of the coronavirus.

Top 20 positions increased and decreased varied, the purchase volume is more than the holding position.