[www.ferro-alloys.com]The two events may not be directly connected, but it's likely that Rio Tinto's (NYSE, LSE: RIO) decision to shelve its huge Simandou iron ore project in Guinea bid up the price today.

China is ferro silicon main producer and exporter in the world. but the situation is changed since 2007...

[www.ferro-alloys.com]Despite China's slowing economy, Royal DSM NV, the Netherlands-based nutrition and material sciences company, said it will continue its investment in the country as affluent consumers are willing to pay more for their health.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] China is the world's main producer and a major supplier of ferrosilicon. To reduce the effects of ferrosilicon production on resources and the environment since 2005, ferrosilicon exports in China, subject to strict export license management...

Chinese iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, touching a fresh seven-week peak before coming off their highs, as steel prices stabilised after recent gains and high port stocks pointed to ample supply.

China could file a suit at the World Trade Organization against the US decision to impose high tariffs on Chinese steel imports, according to a statement by Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.

According to a new report from Solar Citizens, “an independent community based organisation,” Australia reached 23.2 million solar PV panels installed earlier this year — the equivalent of one per person in the country.

Sheet steel price increases US mills announced this week served to set a floor, according to sources, who said Friday that buyers are still reluctant to place large orders.