August 2023

Eramet resumes manganese ore operations after Gabon coup

French mining group Eramet has resumed its manganese ore mining operations in Gabon in the aftermath of a military coup in the west African country, Fastmarkets heard on Thursday August 31.

Military coup in Gabon halts Eramet manganese ore mining, rail operations

French mining and metallurgy group Eramet has halted operations in Gabon following a military coup in the West African country, Fastmarkets understands.

Chinese seaborne semi-carbonated manganese ore prices fall on fresh deals; higher-grade market quiet

Seaborne manganese ore prices to China fell in the week to Friday August 25 amid a flurry of deals in the lower-grade market and low buying interest for higher-grade ore.

Manganese ore analytics for August 22-28

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended Monday August 28.

Manganese ore prices to China edge down on weak yuan, falling alloy futures

Chinese manganese ore prices in the seaborne and port-side markets declined in the week to Friday August 18, amid a depreciation in the Chinese currency and declines in silico-manganese futures.

Manganese ore analytics for August 15-21, 2023

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended Monday August 21, 2023

China manganese alloy prices soften after drop in SiMn futures market

Chinese spot silicon-manganese and ferro-manganese prices fell slightly in the week to Friday August 18, mainly due to weakness in alloy futures prices.

Manganese ore seaborne, port-side prices largely flat despite improved alloy sentiment

Manganese seaborne and port-side ore prices were broadly unchanged in the week to Friday August 11, with lower-grade and higher-grade markets quiet amid an uncertain construction consumption outlook, high supply and chatter around steel production cuts.

Manganese ore analytics for August 8-14

The latest data for the global manganese ore market for the week ended Monday August 14.

High ore supply weighs on CIF China manganese prices but market looks to Q4 smelter demand

Manganese ore prices, delivered to China, have been trending lower since early February, with Fastmarkets analysts and market sources expecting steady growth in supply and high inventory levels to drag on prices.