February 12 News: In the northern market, SiMn alloy 65/17 (cash) was priced at 6,300-6,500 yuan/mt, up 300 yuan/mt MoM; in the southern market, SiMn alloy 65/17 (cash) was priced at 6,400-6,600 yuan/mt, up 250 yuan/mt MoM. According to SMM, on the raw material side, miners mostly held back from selling, and manganese ore spot prices remained high. Supply side, SiMn alloy plants mostly held back from selling, with weak willingness to sell at low prices. Demand side, steel tenders were gradually launched, with major steel tenders entering the market. Market participants mostly adopted a wait-and-see attitude, awaiting inquiries from major steel tenders.

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