Chinese authorities on Sunday demanded solid efforts to ensure workplace safety and resolutely curb major accidents.

Iron ore futures closed lower on Monday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

China's steel output and inventory both fell in March, according to data from the China Iron and Steel Association.

Iron ore futures opened higher Monday in daytime trading on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

The China Iron Ore Price Index (CIOPI) dropped slightly at the end of March from the previous month due to the decline in steel output, according to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA).

Ferrosilicon tender notice of April, 2020 (04/13/2020).

The 2009 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5532 yuan per ton on April 13.

China is capable of navigating its economy amid the COVID-19 fallout, and opportunities for the world's largest developing economy are promising in the long run despite virus-prompted challenges, economists and market strategists have said.