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The silico manganese market fluctuates with the mainstream tenders still in negotiation

The silico manganese market performed relatively strong with the manganese ore prices remained firm. Chemical coke prices fell by RMB 50 per tonne ($7.25/tonne), have remained stable for the moment. On the production side, apart from expectations of further capacity expansion in Inner Mongolia, outp

The silico manganese market perform relatively strong with the mainstream steel mills yet to start procurement

The silico manganese market performed strongly with the quotes of manganese ore market remained consolidated. The spot market transactions gradually followed and the price negotiations remained relatively difficult. On the producer's side, the producers remained relatively active with limited fluctu

The silico manganese futures increase slightly while the producers remained cautious

The silico manganese market remained relatively strong with frequent market developments concerning manganese ore costs which ensured resilient ore prices and supported the cost of the silico manganese production. The market transactions remained limited as the festive period has just ended and the

WEEKLY: Pre-holiday consolidation in manganese ore market with firm cost support sustaining bullish sentiment

The week before last(2.9-2.13), the manganese ore market consolidated ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, with most traders gradually suspending operations and overall trading activity turning subdued. Mainstream miners' offers for March semi-carbonate shipments remained limited in volume, with s

The silico manganese market fluctuate, with room for further increases in output.

The silico-manganese market fluctuated while manganese ore prices remained strong. Silico-manganese producers gradually completed their stockpiling. Electricity tariff settlements are expected to increase by Yuan 0.02–0.03/kWh. Silico-manganese output in Inner Mongolia increased by 400 tonnes per da

WEEKLY: Pre-holiday restocking winds down as manganese ore trading activity softens

Last week, China's imported manganese ore market fluctuated within a narrow range. Offshore offers moved higher, while spot quotations remained relatively firm. Most downstream smelters had largely completed pre-holiday restocking, although a few conducted supplementary purchases during the week, re

The Chinese silico manganese fluctuate slightly with the market sentiments transition to Holiday mode.

The silico manganese market fluctuated while the price of manganese ore and Chemical Coke remained stable. The January settlement electricity price has not yet been released and is expected to have room for an increase. In February, steel mills have almost no new tendering activity, and restocking h

WEEKLY: China's imported manganese ore offers strengthen further and significantly increasing pressure on downstream procurement

Last week, the manganese ore market kept range-bound with price fluctuations remaining limited. Influenced by the decline in the silicon manganese futures market, downstream inquiries were primarily focused on price negotiations. Some futures and spot traders softened their manganese ore quotations,

The silico manganese market follow the rise with ferrous metal and the transactions remain sluggish

The silico manganese fluctuated with the futures remained relatively strong, the silico manganese stocking closing to an end. The 6517 silico manganese price at Northern China priced at Yuan 5570-5670/tonne ($802-816/tonne) and Southern China priced at Yuan 5680-5720/tonne ($818-824/tonne).   On Jan

WEEKLY: China's imported manganese ore market enters fluctuation and adjustment phase and downstream procurement slows down

Last week, the manganese ore market kept range-bound with price fluctuations remaining limited. Influenced by the decline in the silicon manganese futures market, downstream inquiries were primarily focused on price negotiations. Some futures and spot traders softened their manganese ore quotations,