In early April, calcium silicon quotations dropped in China and the quotations had big gaps in different areas.

In America, FeSi held at 97-99¢ per lb, ex-warehouse, week-on-week.

European Si metal prices were unchanged week-on-week.

Tight supply of silicon metal products did not relieve last week. Considering the high power cost in dry season, some Si manufacturers had to delay the reworking plan in advance.

Last week Shasteel, HBIS, TISCO and NISCO released their purchase prices or enquiry prices, all down RMB200-250/mt (USD32-40/mt) to delivered tax-inclusive price RMB5,900/mt(USD949/mt, export duty not included) by acceptance from March of 2014. Increased volum...

According to statistics, China’s silicon metal output was 299,000mt in Q1, 2014, increasing by 24.1% compared with the same period in 2013.

In China, the silicon metal price continues to be at a high level, and the price as of the end of March rose by CNY200 - CNY300 from the end of last month.

The World Trade Organization has ruled against China and its export restrictions on rare minerals, according to the FT, saying Beijing had for years used trade policy to control key markets for strategic commodities and encourage manufacturers to move their op...