On June 4, the SM2409 contract opened at 8,520 yuan/mt, and closed at 8,608 yuan/mt, down 3.61%, with a session high of 8,690 yuan/mt, and a session low of 8,220 yuan/mt. Trading volume was 974,178 lots, and open interest was 454,038 lots. In terms of SiMn alloy costs, the rise in manganese ore prices slowed down, and the manganese ore market fluctuated sideways. Supply side, the spot supply was tight, and SiMn alloy manufacturers held reduced inventories. Mainstream steel mills' tenders began, and we will keep an eye on their updates.

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