China's steel sector registered output expansion in the first 10 months of this year, industrial data showed.

The steel does not have to be painted, which saves maintenance costs.

China's steel industry should adhere to the dual-circulation development pattern and accelerate the establishment of a stable and efficient supply system for raw materials, industry experts said.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6682 yuan per ton on December 7.

Ferro alloys manufacturer Nava Bharat Ventures on Thursday said it has entered into a five-year agreement with a Tata Steel arm for conversion of high carbon ferro chrome.

Thyssenkrupp received a non-binding offer from Liberty Steel for its steel unit in October.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6682 yuan per ton on December 4.

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