GACC: China's May Mn ore imports fall further on month

China's manganese ore imports continued to fall in May, with the total tonnage down for the second month by 86,491 tonnes or 3.1% on month at 2.73 million tonnes, according to the latest data released by China's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

The tonnage of manganese ore delivered to China declined further as major overseas mines had slowed shipments, while domestic traders were reluctant to purchase in large quantities given their high import costs and the weakness of domestic prices. China's manganese ore prices continued to lose ground in May, largely due to the persistent