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China's silico manganese fluctuate weakly with production capacities plan to commission by the end of the month

During the middle of the week, the silico manganese market performed relatively stable and the producer's production capacities also remained stable with no new maintenance took place. The plan for implementation of the new production capacities continued to be delayed and the newly implemented prod

WEEKLY: China's imported manganese ore market shows stalemate with offshore offers support but downstream weakness

Last week, the manganese ore prices moved in a stalemate this week. Traders' willingness to hold firm softened slightly compared with the previous period, mainly because most factories had largely completed earlier procurement. Buying interest weakened marginally, market activity appeared subdued, a

HBIS silicomanganese bidding price down by Yuan 50/t ($7.1/t) in Dec 2025

Hebei Iron & Steel Group (HBIS Group) finally announced its silico manganese bidding price for December delivery, with the 65-17 grade at Yuan 5,770/tonne ($816.8/t), decreased by Yuan 50/t ($7.1/t) against the tendering price of Yuan 5,820/tonne ($823.9/t) for November 2025. All prices were inc

China's silico manganese futures fluctuate with the mainstream steel tender prices yet to be confirmed

The silico manganese price and futures both fluctuated. The raw material manganese ore and coke price remained firm which supported the cost of the silico manganese. The overall silico manganese production output remained stable due to the new production capacities have yet to produce silico mangane

WEEKLY: China's imported manganese ore spot prices remain firm as market awaits new offshore offers

Last week, the manganese ore market remained firm. Due to the highly concentrated ownership of oxidized ores and continuous inventory draw downs, traders' quotations holding at elevated levels. In contrast, South African ore categories were affected by relatively high inventory levels, resulting in

China's silico manganese futures fluctuates with the spot prices remain stable

Today's silico manganese price fluctuated with the cost of manganese ore remained relatively strong. Yesterday, the coke's price decreased by Yuan 50/tonnes. Although new production capacity has been commissioned, no ferroalloy has yet been produced. Additionally, some plants are undergoing conversi

WEEKLY: Divergent price firmness across China's imported manganese ore grades with overall price still holding firm

Last week, manganese ore market showed clear differentiation in price resilience across ore types this week. As the supply of oxidized ore decreased and Gabonese ore became difficult to source, this pushed transaction prices upward, with offers remaining firm. Currently, while downstream plants gene

The silico manganese future perform weakly with a few new capacities expect to commence operaions

Today's silico manganese market remained relatively weak, with the futures fluctuated weakly and the manganese ore seller exhibited a strong price supporting sentiments, with the quotations remained firm and the price negotiation difficulties increased. The Chemical coke price remained stable with t

WEEKLY: China's imported manganese ore market sentiment remains stable with minor price fluctuations

Last week, the manganese ore market kept range-bound. Although downstream prices weakened, traders' offers remained firm, and the market was dominated by a wait-and-see sentiment, with limited willingness to sell at lower prices and ongoing negotiation over deals. Portside arrivals and inventories s

The silico manganese futures perform weakly with spots price show little fluctuations

Today's silico manganese market performed weakly due to the futures dropped below Yuan 5700/t ($801.6/t) amid drag by the weak ferrous metal. The cost remained stable due to the manganese ore prices remained relatively stable with the coke's price rosed by Yuan 50/t ($7/t) compared to last week. Bot