Data of the first week of November showed that the operating rate and output of ferrosilicon plants had a slight upward trend.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6002 yuan per ton on November 6.

China's benchmark power coal price rose slightly during the past week.

Together with big steel producers, smaller firms also discussed difficulties for steel billet prices at the seminar.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5912 yuan per ton on November 5.

China's benchmark power coal price rose slightly during the past week.

The UK steel industry can expect a less severe outcome from the second lockdown planned for England from Nov. 5.

Italian power consumption has recovered slightly better than expected in the second half of this year, but the recent rise in Covid-19 cases could put an end to this trend.