Some Silicon Metal Plants Halt Production in Fujian, SMM Reports

Published: Sep 18, 2017 14:32
Some silicon metal producers in Fujian have started cutting production from last weekend, as preferential power price policy will come to an end, Shanghai Metals Market learns.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 18 (SMM) – Some silicon metal producers in Fujian have started cutting production from last weekend, as preferential power price policy will come to an end, Shanghai Metals Market learns. 

So far, two producers in Fujian’s Sanming have halted production. The two plants told SMM that higher costs and falling price of silicon metal were two major reasons behind the closures. 

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Whether or not the preferential power price policy will be extended and silicon metal price movement will decide their production plans in the future. 

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