Imports of manganese ore in Ukraine drop sharply in 2020

Brazil's December steel production increased by 17% year-on-year to 2.89 million tons

Foreign media reported on January 19, despite drilling progress in 2020, Rio Tinto has delayed production of copper and gold projects Winu Western Australia by one year.

Indian metals trading company MMTC cut off about 12 months of manganese exports due to domestic supply constraints and is preparing to issue the first tender for manganese exports this year.

According to figures released by the Brazilian Steel Association, Brazilian steel mills increased production in December.

Rio Tinto, the world's largest iron ore producer, expects shipments of the steel-making metal to reach up to 340 million tonnes in 2021.

Elshinebal, a 50-year-old farmer in Tacheng, a city in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, used to burn coal for heating and cooking in his suburban bungalow and describes his coal-laden life back then as "dusty".

Local officials and business executives say following guidelines of the Fifth Plenary Session will lead to high-quality growth.