The coal storage in China's power plants reached 165 million tons, up 40 million tons year-on-year, the NDRC said.

The freight trains carried 20,300 metric tons of cargo worth 217 million yuan ($34 million) from Jan 31 to Feb 6.

Zhang said he believes China Baowu Steel Group, and Anshan Iron & Steel (Ansteel) and Benxi Iron & Steel (Bensteel) are potential M&A candidates.

Ferrosilicon Bidding Information in January, 2022 （2/9/2022）.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si＞55%) imports up 48.70% YoY in December 2021.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) imports up 9.46% YoY in December 2021.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si>55%) imports up 31.63% YoY in 2021.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) imports up 29.15% YoY in 2021.