Ferro-Alloys Monthly is a unique source of market intelligence, pricing data and independent forecasts for the international ferro-alloys industry, covering Ferro-manganese, Ferro-silicon, Silicon metal, Silicon-manganese, Nickel, Ferro-chrome, Vanadium, Molybdenum, plus carbon and specialty steel.
This report provides detailed analysis on the bulk and specialty alloys markets, the latest developments in the carbon and specialty steel sectors and extensive coverage of issues effecting global trading conditions. A concise summary of market conditions for individual ferro-alloy markets, together with analysis of the latest market indicators also features.
Breaking Views
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24 March 2011
We are seeing some weakening in specialty ferro-alloy prices, with prices sliding in response to softer demand from stainless steelmakers. Stainless mills appear adequately stocked with raw materials, and in response, are reducing their new raw material purchases. We have noted downward pressure on both molybdenum and chrome prices over the past week.
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09 February 2011
Ferro-alloy market momentum has slowed with the onset of the Chinese New Year holiday celebrations. Prices are generally holding steady as the market awaits the return of Chinese buyers and sellers. A notable exception, however, is the molybdenum market, which remains active and is seeing upward momentum in prices continue.
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January 2012 Issue
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19 January 2012
Ferro-alloy markets are gaining momentum in early 2012, boosted by stock replenishing throughout the carbon and stainless steel sectors.
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19 January 2012
US prices hit a floor as steel demand improves and distressed import cargoes recede.
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19 January 2012
Silicon metal prices sliding globally as demand from the chemicals, solar, and electronic sectors struggles.
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19 January 2012
European silico-manganese are off their lows, but further gains will be dependent on producer discipline.
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19 January 2012
First-quarter charge chrome contract prices settled lower, but high-carbon ferro-chrome spot market prices are now rising.
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19 January 2012
Of the major HPAL projects coming to the market, Ravensthorpe seems to be making the best progress so far
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19 January 2012
Chinese market slow, but activity expected to increase in February.
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19 January 2012
European prices continue to struggle as steelmakers hold operating rates down.
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19 January 2012
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