Uncertainty about European ferro-alloy supply is causing market participants to lock in higher volumes under long-term contracts.

Vale, one of the world's largest iron ore producers based in Brazil, said on Friday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Baowu Steel Group Corporation Limited.

Call for proposals to develop new manganese export terminal

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Cross-industry group of European metals-producing and -using industries and their workers warn against catastrophic impact of Chinese magnesium supply shortage.

Electricity is an important input cost in ferro-manganese production, while it is less of a concern for ore miners.