On a monthly basis, China's PPI remained flat last month compared with the 0.1-percent rise in May.

The 2209 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7944 yuan per ton on July 11.

Aussie firm plans RM1bil plant in Sarawak

The 2209 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8014 yuan per ton on July 8.

Erected on seawater, an array of photovoltaic panels glow in the sun while fishermen paddle between them.

Ferro-silicon prices have lately consolidated at €2,450-2,600/t ddp, down by 38pc since early May.

European high-carbon ferro-manganese prices were assessed down at €1,250-1,425/t ddp on 5 July, while silico-manganese sat at a marginal discount of €1,250-1,400/t ddp.

European high-carbon ferro-manganese prices were assessed down at €1,250-1,425/t ddp on 5 July, while silico-manganese sat at a marginal discount of €1,250-1,400/t ddp.