[Ferro-Alloys.com] In early April, silicon metal products were still in tight supply. Meanwhile, the demand for high-grade Si products increased, which drove the quotations up, especially Si2202#.

Transaction of CaSi products was normal on spot market. Most orders were from old clients and the trading price was based on the mainstream quotation.

Tight supply of silicon metal products did not relieve last week. Considering the high power cost in dry season, some Si manufacturers had to delay the reworking plan in advance.

Last week Shasteel, HBIS, TISCO and NISCO released their purchase prices or enquiry prices, all down RMB200-250/mt (USD32-40/mt) to delivered tax-inclusive price RMB5,900/mt(USD949/mt, export duty not included) by acceptance from March of 2014. Increased volum...

[Ferro-Alloys.com] According to statistics, China’s silicon metal output was 299,000mt in Q1, 2014, increasing by 24.1% compared with the same period in 2013. Among the main producing areas, Si yield in Xinjiang, Sichuan and Yunnan reached 158,000mt, accounti...

According to statistics, China’s silicon metal output was 299,000mt in Q1, 2014, increasing by 24.1% compared with the same period in 2013.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] One with justice on his side doesn't always win. This is again the case for the World Trade Organization's (WTO) rare earth ruling in the end Mar.

The World Trade Organization has ruled against China and its export restrictions on rare minerals, according to the FT, saying Beijing had for years used trade policy to control key markets for strategic commodities and encourage manufacturers to move their op...