These were major goals set in a development guideline jointly released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

The coal storage in China's power plants reached 165 million tons, up 40 million tons year-on-year, the NDRC said.

Zhang said he believes China Baowu Steel Group, and Anshan Iron & Steel (Ansteel) and Benxi Iron & Steel (Bensteel) are potential M&A candidates.

The freight trains carried 20,300 metric tons of cargo worth 217 million yuan ($34 million) from Jan 31 to Feb 6.

Ferrosilicon Bidding Information in January, 2022 （2/9/2022）.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) imports up 9.46% YoY in December 2021.

The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 9336 yuan per ton on February 8.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) imports up 29.15% YoY in 2021.