The vanadium market appears cold slightly;

China imported 3.57mn t of coking coal last month, down by 4pc from 3.72mn t in November but up by 110pc from December 2019.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6740 yuan per ton on February 5.

As for the trend after the festival, many of the industry participants is optimistic, waiting for the market to further clarify.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7000 yuan per ton on February 4.

China imported 3.57mn t of coking coal last month, down by 4pc from 3.72mn t in November but up by 110pc from December 2019.

In December, 2020, the industrial power generation of the whole region was 19.1 billion kwh, up 5.1% year on year.

In 2020 Qinghai ferroalloys output decrease 7.7% YoY.