According to the statistics of ICDA, in 2013, global chrome ore and concentrate production reached 30.3 MT (up 9% from 2012).

Russia’s MMK Steel Production Rises 4% to 3.2 mln tns in Jan–Mar

Russia’s Metalloinvest Iron Ore Output Flat on Year in Jan–Mar

China's Calcium Carbide Production Statistic in Mar. 2014 Product: Calcium Carbide HS Code: 28491000 300L Gas／KG Unit: Tons

China Ferroalloy Production Statistic in Mar., 2014

China Pyrites Production Statistic in March 2014 Product: Pyrites Unit: tons

China Phosphate Ore Production Statistic in March 2014 Product: Phosphate Ore Unit: tons

MVC's first quarter molybdenum output also dropped 52% to 125,000lb from 258,000lb in 1Q13.