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China basic metals import and export data in January 2014

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[Ferro-Alloys.com] According to statistics released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), the global crude stainless steel output totaled 9.32 million tons in the third quarter of 2013, rising by 1% on the prior comparable period.

Ironbark Zinc (ASX: IBG) has highlighted the ongoing reduction in global warehouse zinc stock levels that have in turn led to prices recently exceeding $0.90 per pound, a price not seen since February 2013.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] According to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, the country’s exports of stainless steel scraps totaled 12,130 tons in November, jumping by 35.7% from a month ago.