Following an initial one-month consultation period, Fastmarkets has decided to extend the consultation period of the proposal to launch low-grade ferro-nickel, 20-25% Ni contained cif China price assessment to allow for additional feedback from the industry.

China’s ferro-alloy industry continues to track toward sustainable development, focusing on decarbonization as a foundation and utilizing renewable energy and advanced technologies to reduce electricity consumption, waste gas and slag.

Prices for seaborne high-grade manganese ore have plunged in October 2024, with producers announcing cuts to production and exports amid poor levels of purchasing in China But the most recent price drop was merely the latest dramatic move in a period of increased volatility, following the suspension of operations at South32’s Groote Eylandt Mining Co […]

As we approach the end of the first quarter after the termination of the quarterly European ferro-chrome benchmark, Fastmarkets looks at what has happened since the benchmark ended – and what could happen next.

Chinese domestic authorities are in discussions to implement tighter targets on crude steel production across the country, in a bid to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, Fastmarkets understands

The death knell sounded on Monday May 20 for the quarterly European ferro-chrome benchmark, bringing with it the end of a long-running, divisive, often disputed, yet highly influential and important pricing mechanism

European ferro-chrome market faces uncertainty after discontinuation of quarterly benchmark pricing system

The European quarterly ferro-chrome benchmark lost relevance over time and was canceled after a thorough review, Merafe Resources told Fastmarkets on Tuesday May 21

Ferro-tungsten prices in Europe soar to a two-year high driven by increased demand, triggered by rising prices of tungsten concentrates in China

The suspension of South32’s manganese ore operations at Groote Eylandt Mining Co (GEMCO) in Australia has been changing demand patterns among manganese ore buyers in Asia and this will benefit other manganese ore miners, market participants said on Wednesday April 24