The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7,968 yuan per ton on March 9.

None of the firms operating large thermal coal assets in Australia were profitable in July-December when high grade thermal coal prices were around $50/t fob Newcastle.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8,076 yuan per ton on March 8.

The pilot programme might not affect the ratio of iron ore in mills' blends, which has seen less direct-charge use recently, but total output might be reduced, a mill iron ore buyer said.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8,078 yuan per ton on March 5.

Frequent news about the shutdown of ferrosilicon enterprises in Inner Mongolia, boosting market sentiment.

Although under the influence of multiple factors such as environmental protection policies, there is no lack of wait-and-see sentiment in the industry.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7,726 yuan per ton on March 4.