December 2013

China’s manganese ore imports down in November

China’s manganese ore imports fell by nearly a quarter in November as trade slowed amid subdued purchasing interest on unfavourable import material prices.

FACTS: China’s ferro-alloys imports in November

A summary of China’s ferro-alloys imports in November.

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES

The following MB non-ferrous free market prices changed on Friday:

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES

The following MB non-ferrous free market prices changed on Friday:

BRAZIL EXPORTS NOVEMBER 2013: Manganese ore, nickel and ferro-alloys shipments down

Brazil’s exports of manganese ore, nickel and ferro-alloys fell in November, according to figures from the country’s trade ministry.

China announces 2014 export taxes on ferro-alloys

China has decided to keep the export taxes on ferro-alloys unchanged for 2014, according to a statement posted on the ministry of finance website.

Manganese ore stocks at Chinese ports soar

Manganese ore inventories at China’s ports have hit a 19-month high amid weak demand.

MANGANESE ORE INDEX: Low grade prices keep falling on lower offers

Low grade manganese ore prices fell in China on Friday December 6 as suppliers slashed offers and a large steel mill cut its purchase price for manganese alloy.

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES

The following MB non-ferrous free market prices changed on Friday:

Inner Mongolia’s ferro-alloys smelters reopen

Some ferro-alloys smelters in China’s Inner Mongolia region that had shut down last month following environmental checks have resumed production, market sources in China told Metal Bulletin.