Landsvirkjun, the National Power Company of Iceland, and United Silicon hf. announced today that all conditions precedent had been lifted with regard to the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed by the two parties last March.

More Si Furnaces into Operation in China

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%.

US Si Metal Prices Rose Markedly on Reduced Output of Suppliers

Chinese silicon metal market kept stable in the first 10-day of July with prices of products being firm except for slightly decrease for 553#.

A North Carolina group is calling on local residents to press Mississippi regulators to hold a hearing on what it believes is health risks connected to a silicon metal plant under construction in Tishomingo County.

Yunnan Yongchang Silicon Industry Co. is now running at full operating rate after production resumption at its 3#, 4# and 6# furnaces with the arrival of high-water period in Yunnan Province.