World manganese ore supply totaled 1.74 million tonnes of manganese units in January, an increase of 43% from year-ago volumes, according to the International Manganese Institute (IMnI).

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Chinese steel futures ran out of steam, inching slightly lower on Wednesday, as demand remained weak, but the contract held near its highest in almost three months.

[ferro-alloys.com] China’s steel purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for February stood at 34.08, according to SMM survey. This is down by 13.9 from January and by 21.94 from February last year.

[ferro-alloys.com] Iron ore holds near 6-month highs ahead of major Chinese economic data

[ferro-alloys.com] Global crude steel output stands at 139.4 million mt in Jan

[ferro-alloys.com] Tangshan's staggered steel production plan for the non-heating season this year will provide support for the steel industry.

[ferro-alloys.com] China’s planned infrastructure investment and construction projects in 2018 are set to give firm support to metals.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Coal overcapacity slashed 15pc in the past two years, while that in iron and steel has been cut 10-15pc after successful government-led supply side reforms