Suppliers Make Firm Offers for Si-Mg Alloy, and Freight Charges Grow in Sichuan, SMM Reports

Published: Jul 17, 2017 15:06

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Some large steel mills in south China launched biddings for Si-Mg alloy ahead of schedule for August.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 17 (SMM) – Some large steel mills in south China launched biddings for Si-Mg alloy ahead of schedule for August. Prices to factory offered by suppliers were firm at 7,300-7,500 yuan per tonne by acceptance.

Silicon Metal Traders In Face of Loss-making Postpone Delivery, SMM Reports

In other news, silicon plants in Sichuan said freight charges increased amid tight transport capacity. Liangshanzhou will have a one-week holiday for Torch Festival from Monday, but this will not make any impact on production.

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