Manganese ore supply from Africa & Middle East drops 29% in January

Manganese ore production in the Africa and Middle East region dropped 29% year-on-year in January following widespread production cuts in South Africa, according to figures from the International Manganese Institute (IMnI).

29 February 2016 Janie Davies

MONDAY BRIEF: Infographic for February 29

The infographic for Monday February 29.

29 February 2016 Fastmarkets staff

MANGANESE ORE INDEX: Prices jump on soaring demand, tight supply

Manganese ore prices jumped on Friday February 26, on a surge in demand from China due to mine production curtailments and higher manganese alloys prices.

26 February 2016 Janie Davies

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES

The following MB non-ferrous free market prices changed on Friday February 26:

26 February 2016 Fastmarkets staff

TAPPED IN: Everyone loves Gemco, but who will step up?

A sizeable stake in the world’s most coveted manganese mine is up for grabs.

25 February 2016 Janie Davies

South32 swings to H1 loss on low manganese, coal prices

BHP Billiton’s spin-off South32 swung to a loss after taxation of $1.7 billion in the first half of the 2016 financial year amid low prices for manganese and coal.

25 February 2016 Rena Gu

IN FIGURES: China’s ferro-alloys imports in January

Summary of China’s ferro-alloys imports in January.

24 February 2016 Shivani Singh

INDIAN SiMn SNAPSHOT: Prices jump 4% as domestic industry receives boost

Key data from the February 23 pricing session in London.

24 February 2016 Charlotte Radford

Eramet incurs $230m loss in 2015 on nickel market weakness

French miner Eramet suffered an operating loss of €207 million ($230 million) in 2015, due to pressures from low nickel prices, market oversupply, and weaker global demand for metals.

19 February 2016 Charlotte Radford

MB NON-FERROUS PRICE CHANGES

The following MB non-ferrous free market prices changed on Friday February 19:

19 February 2016