According to the statistics of ICDA, in 2013, global chrome ore and concentrate production reached 30.3 MT (up 9% from 2012).

Russia’s MMK Steel Production Rises 4% to 3.2 mln tns in Jan–Mar

Russia’s Metalloinvest Iron Ore Output Flat on Year in Jan–Mar

Commodity: Ferroalloy, 7202 Unit: 1,000YEN, KG Source from Ministry of Finance of Japan

Commodity: Ferroalloy, 7202 Unit: 1,000YEN, KG Source from Ministry of Finance of Japan

Nickel production reached 67,500 t in 1Q14, in line with 4Q13 and 3.7% higher than 1Q13

Consolidated nickel production declined 5.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 67.8 thousand tonnes due to the following factors:

Japanese production of stainless steel in Jan surges by12% YoY