January 2023

Delayed publication of manganese ore port indices

The publication of Fastmarkets’ manganese ore port indices, which were due to be published on Monday January 30, was delayed to Tuesday January 31 due to an editor error.

Manganese ore analytics for January 24-30, 2023

A correction has been issued for this report.

Proposal to amend Fastmarkets' seaborne manganese ore specifications

Fastmarkets proposes to amend the specifications of its three seaborne manganese ore indices by changing the payment terms.

The green transition: what upcoming EU critical raw materials legislation means for ferroalloys

As new legislation on critical raw materials draws closer to implementation in Europe, Claire Patel-Campbell talks to Nadia Vinck, director of EHS (environment, health and safety), energy and climate at Euroalliages, about the legislation itself, how ferro-alloys might fit in and the role these materials play in the green transition.

Manganese ore prices continue slow rise amid lack of supply clarity

Manganese ore markets rose in the week ending Friday January 20 in response to continued uncertainty about the supply of higher-grade ore from Gabon as well as some underlying confidence that buyers in China will accept higher prices after the Lunar New Year holiday (January 21-27).

Manganese ore analytics for January 17-23, 2023

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended Monday January 23.

Transport disruption in Gabon continues to support manganese ore market [corrected]

Continuing concerns over deliveries of higher-grade manganese ore since a landslide blocked the main rail link to Owendo Port in Gabon, Central Africa, led to an increase in prices for higher- and lower-grade material in the week to Friday January 13.

Manganese ore analytics for January 10-16, 2023 [corrected]

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ending Monday January 16, 2023.

Transport disruption in Gabon continues to support manganese ore market [corrected]

A correction has been issued for this report.

Manganese ore analytics for January 10-16, 2023 [corrected]

A correction has been issued for this report.