The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-CHO-0003 chrome ore South Africa UG2/MG concentrates index, cif China on Tuesday April 15 was delayed because of a technical issue. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated. The following price was affected: MB-CHO-0003 Chrome ore South Africa UG2/MG concentrates index, cif China, $/tonne The price is a part of the Fastmarkets ores […]

China’s manganese ore port stocks dropped to a six-year low in early March, driven by tightening global supply and stronger-than-expected demand in recent months, market sources have told Fastmarkets.

The growth is largely expected to be driven by stricter environmental regulations, increasing pressure from consumers and investors for sustainable products, and the region's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, according to sources.

Ferro-alloys market 2025: Trends, rising steel demand, stable policies and key challenges fuelling uncertainty.

The demand for high-grade iron ore in 2024 is expected to remain weak due to constrained steelmaking margins, oversupply, and high port inventories.

Ferro-silicon buyers in Europe have been increasingly asking for green certificates and carbon emissions data when sourcing material over the past few weeks, several sources told Fastmarkets.The trend has accelerated since November 2024 after starting earlier that year and is expected to ramp up into 2025, sources said. “There has been more interest [on] this […]

Get the key takeaways from our recent webinar covering the future of US ferro-chrome pricing in a post-benchmark world.

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 […]