On a monthly basis, China's PPI remained flat last month compared with the 0.1-percent rise in May.

Aussie firm plans RM1bil plant in Sarawak

Ferro-silicon prices have lately consolidated at €2,450-2,600/t ddp, down by 38pc since early May.

Erected on seawater, an array of photovoltaic panels glow in the sun while fishermen paddle between them.

European high-carbon ferro-manganese prices were assessed down at €1,250-1,425/t ddp on 5 July, while silico-manganese sat at a marginal discount of €1,250-1,400/t ddp.

European high-carbon ferro-manganese prices were assessed down at €1,250-1,425/t ddp on 5 July, while silico-manganese sat at a marginal discount of €1,250-1,400/t ddp.

¡°We don¡¯t expect this to drag on much longer than a couple of months,¡± he anticipated.

Australia¡¯s minerals exports are set to reach unseen heights for a second year, as a global crunch lifts the value of the nation¡¯s coal and natural gas.