On a gross-weight basis, data for March 2014 indicate that USA domestic production of total silicon materials (ferrosilicon plus silicon metal) was 7% higher than that in February 2014.

Chinese steel giant Baosteel Resources and Australian rail operator Aurizon Holdings Ltd (AZJ.AX) said on Wednesday they will make a compulsory acquisition of Aquila Resources Ltd (AQA.AX) after raising their joint stake to over 90 percent. The two companie...

South Africa's striking NUMSA union said on Tuesday it would take the latest offer from the main employers' group to its members on Wednesday, possibly ending a week-old stoppage that has hit car manufacturers.

According to the relative statistics, Indian FeCr imports to China presented a rising trend in recent years, while the rising rate has large difference. In 2011, the total FeCr imports reached 191thousand tons, 2012was 194thousand tons and 2013 was 270thousand...

Export Prices of Chinese Si Metal Continued Falling

According to the statistics of US International Trade Commission, America imported 15945 mt of silicon metal in May, 2014, up by 18.2% M-O-M. The materials were mainly imported from Brazil (5177mt), South Africa (4452mt), Australia (1522mt), Canada (1518mt), N...

[Ferro-Alloys.com]It is said that BHP already released new round shipment for China, basically unchanged compared wth prior month. Mn45.5% Fe<5% lump ore hold at USD4.5/mtu while USD4.37/mtu for Mn49% Fe<5% sand ore.

Australian nickel projects, presumably deemed non-core businesses, by mining majors BHP Billiton, and Norilsk Nickel are either reportedly up for sale, or sales have been agreed, which will see some of the country’s nickel production, or potential output move...