Ores and alloys

Ores and alloys are critical for producing the metal that builds our communities

Global metal markets are undergoing a significant transformation as sustainability becomes a key focus. The increasing emphasis on higher-grade ores and renewable alloys signifies a shift towards resource efficiency and recycling practices. In this evolving landscape, staying informed is crucial to making informed decisions and staying ahead in the market.

Our dedicated team of experts specializing in ores and alloys is at the forefront of tracking and analyzing the latest developments, price trends, forecasts and insightful analysis. You’ll get comprehensive coverage of commodities including iron ore prices, ferro-chrome, ferro-manganese, ferro-silicon and pig iron prices.

Understanding the significance of these commodities in the global market is paramount. Iron ore, being a major component in steel production, plays a pivotal role in various industries worldwide. Similarly, ferro-alloys like ferro-chrome, ferro-manganese, pig iron and ferro-silicon are essential elements in steelmaking.

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What’s happening in the ores and alloys markets?

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The ferro-alloys sector in China has shown a muted response to the country’s economic targets set for 2024 and laid out in the government work report released by Premier Minister Qiang Li on Tuesday March 5 in Beijing, industry sources have told Fastmarkets

Premiums for direct-reduced (DR) iron ore pellet from Brazil are expected to move lower in the second quarter of the year in response to weaker demand from major importers amid increasing inventory, sources told Fastmarkets

High stainless steel production in China in 2023 generated lofty imports of raw materials, including chrome ore, ferro-chrome, nickel pig iron (NPI) and ferro-nickel

Learn more about how Chinese ferro-alloy smelters are planning to strengthen green production efforts in 2024

China’s latest consumption-focused stimulus attempts to drive downstream demand for steel products, but reception in the steelmaking industry has been lukewarm, sources in China told Fastmarkets

Delegates from the across the ferro-alloys industry, including from China, South Africa and Turkey, among others, took part in the Ferroalloynet 2023 International Ferroalloy Summit on June 14-16 in Beijing. Fastmarkets outlines the five key takeaways

Ores and alloys prices

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