South African FeCr played an import role in the world for its rich chrome ore resources. In 2013, the global FeCr exports was 5.67million tons, of which South African’s accounted for 51%.

According to the statistics, in June and July, the operating rate in high FeNi main producing areas was pretty low for the poor market condition and the environmental policy

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Chinese vanadium pent oxide was offered at RMB-/mt by acceptance, as downstream V alloy suppliers purchased small volumes.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Chinese FeV price maintained steady, as steel mills purchased small volumes. In the dull season, major mills didn’t launch much bid

[Ferro-Alloys.com] In recent period, it seems that transaction for imported manganese ore in China showed pick up slightly. Despite strong desire to lift up quotation from traders, mass inventory at ports bring about negative affect on spot market.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] Thankes to lower power in Yunnan, it seems that output for high carbon ferromanganese expected to increase amid improved operation rates.

International Factors Drove Price Increase of Chinese Si Metal

Almost all of the silicon metal plants in Northwest China were in smooth production in July with capability utilization rate at 70-80%.