The proportion of coal in China's total energy consumption dropped from 72.4 percent in 2005 to 56.8 percent in 2020.

Refined nickel production in January-September totalled 2.043mn t, while apparent demand was 2.151mn t.

"Once the prices move outside of the reasonable range, (we will) take timely measures to regulate the prices," the NDRC said.

Australian exports surge despite Covid

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The opening price of 2201 main contract of ferrosilicon futures in December was 11360, the closing price was 8626, the settlement price was 8726, an decrease of 22.55%.