September 2023

What does Europe's CBAM mean for ferro-alloys?

As the transition period ahead of the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) approaches, Fastmarkets looks at what it will mean for the ferro-alloys industry.

‘Green’ certification of Chinese ferro-alloys is the key to improving competitiveness - sources

Alloy smelters in China are actively seeking state certification for “green” ferro-alloys to improve their competitiveness among steelmakers, sources told Fastmarkets this week.

Chinese smelters' pre-holiday restocking boosts confidence in Mn ore market

Lower-grade Chinese seaborne ore and port-side manganese ore prices moved up in the week to Friday September 15 amid increased alloy and ore restocking activity ahead of the country’s Golden Week holiday.

Manganese ore analytics for September 12-18 2023

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended Monday September 18, 2023.

Brazil mining group IBRAM readies proposal for strategic minerals plan

Brazil’s mining industry group wants a seat at the table with the federal government to discuss a strategic minerals plan for the country, and expects a formal proposal to be ready by the end of October, a top official with IBRAM told Fastmarkets in the week ended Friday September 15.

Manganese ore analytics for September 5-11, 2023

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended Monday September 11, 2023.

Chinese seaborne manganese ore prices soften on depreciation of yuan

Chinese seaborne manganese ore prices fell during the week to Friday September 8, following significant depreciation of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, which added to buyer-side cost pressures, sources said.

Chinese seaborne manganese ore prices rangebound, port prices slide

Chinese seaborne manganese ore prices were rangebound in the week to Friday September 1 amid rising alloy prices due to newly announced property stimulus policies.

Manganese ore analytics for August 29-September 4, 2023

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended Monday September 4, 2023.

WMA plans big cuts in manganese ore exports out of South Africa

Manganese ore trading company World Metals & Alloys (WMA) plans to reduce its exports of South Africa-origin manganese ore by 80% from October, a spokesperson for the company told Fastmarkets on Thursday August 31.