Thyssenkrupp received a non-binding offer from Liberty Steel for its steel unit in October.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6268 yuan per ton on December 3.

A spokeswoman for US Steel declined to comment Nov. 19 on the potential restart, stating the company does not comment on rumors or speculation.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6346 yuan per ton on December 2.

China's price of Q235 4.75mm HRC rose further by Yuan 33/tonne ($5/t) on week to Yuan 4,138/t including the 13% VAT as of November 27, or a new high since November 6 2018, data showed.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6196 yuan per ton on December 1.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6160 yuan per ton on November 30.

Iin October, 2020, there were 1732.14 tons of ferrosilicon (≤55%) exported from China.