Kazakhstan-UK Business Forum Facilitates Investment Partnerships in Mining, Critical Minerals

The 2310 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6818 yuan per ton on July 18.

The tender result slightly exceeded initial expectations, which ranged between ¥49,000-49,500/t fas, but was still in a reasonable range if the buyer needs the volume, a Japanese trader said.

Liberty Steel has won the bidding process for Hungarian steelmaker Dunaferr.

Glencore has struck a deal to buy the outstanding shares of PolyMet Mining, gaining full control of a mine development company that holds a 50% stake in a copper and nickel joint venture with Teck Resources.

Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the six months ended 30 June 2023 decreased by approximately 9% compared to the prior comparative period.

JSE-listed Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the six months ended June 30 was 185 000 t.

The 2310 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6790 yuan per ton on July 17.