"The (steel) market has turned optimistic about this year's infrastructure investment growth as different regions successively rolled out major construction projects as part of pro-growth efforts."

Prices briefly retreated after 24 February.

Silicomanganese futures close at 8496 on Mar.4

Coal leading resource exports - ABS

The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 9354 yuan per ton on March 3.

Silicomanganese futures close at 8510 on Mar.3

ESG slowing down as energy transition highlights mining as indispensable – RMF

Benchmark C+F Japan naphtha price surpasses $1,000/mt mark to 9-year high