Even though the low FeNi operating rate in China decreased, the supply was not tight. Adding to the falling price of low grade nickel ores, the low FeNi Price declined to RMB2550-2600/mt, RMB50/mt lower compared with last week.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]The figure is a far cry from alloys participants felt, albeit crude and silicon manganese output maintains growth according to Chinese official dada. There is no doubt that growth for Chinese crude steel output already put into standstill; th...

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Chinese APT was offered at RMB135,000/mt(USD22,131/mt, export duty excluded). After the Spring Festival holidays, consumers implemented materials, as well as increased W concentrates cost supported the market.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Overseas APT stabilized at USD290/mtu. After the Spring Festival holidays, overseas customers sent limited inquiries, as they owned several inventory.

Illegally Exported Chinese Ferrosilicon went Halves with Legally Exported Material

Electrolytic manganese metal (EMM) market in Europe kept stable recently. According to the latest data of MB,

Entering mid-Mar. of 2015, the ferronickel industry maintained the low operating rate while the high FeNi price continued to decline. The following was high FeNi purchase price of Posco from Jan. to Mar. of 2015.

Silicon metal price increased slightly in Mid-March in China.