Cross-regional and cross-provincial power transmission hit a record high this summer as the country's economy further recovers.

The 3,324-km UHV direct-current line was launched in September 2019, with a total investment of 40.7 billion yuan ($6 billion).

In September, the sub-index for production stood at 54, up 0.5 points month on month, while that for new orders rose 0.8 points to 52.8.

The head of Italian equipment and engineering company Danieli said the company had signed a collaboration deal with China's HBIS.

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5650 yuan per ton on September 30.

In September, the ferrosilicon market continued to be stronger, with tight spot and low inventory.

Cutting the use of coal is one of the province's key measures to promote environmental conservation.

Experts expect construction related to key projects to buoy industry's prospects.