In July 2020, Japan imported 21355.046 tons of ferrosilicon (silicon content > 55%), a year-on-year decrease of 48.24%.

Electrical steel is vital for its use in the stators and rotors in the motor of an electric vehicle.

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5856 yuan per ton on September 1.

Ferrosilicon tender notice of September, 2020 (09/01/2020).

Recently, mineral exploration and developers URU Metals reported that its 100% flagship zebediela nickel project will soon restart geological exploration.

The Omani Public Authority for Mining is weighing whether to extend or cancel dozens of permits for the mining of chromite that have long been "dormant" inactive, as its license holders have not developed or used these mines.

Move to spur industry consolidation and further boost supply-side reforms.

China's steel sector registered notable output growth in July as the country's economic recovery consolidates, industry data showed.