January 15 News: The average spot price of EMM in major production areas was 12,400-12,500 yuan/mt, up 50 yuan/mt MoM; the average FOB price remained stable at $1,700-1,740/mt MoM. Supply side, EMM plant quotations were firm, with a strong sentiment of holding back sales. Medium and large manganese plants mainly fulfilled long-term contracts, with no low-price spot orders available, making low-priced cargoes hard to find in the market. Demand side, downstream buyers were active in inquiries, but actual transactions were moderate. As the Chinese New Year approaches, many steel mills are preparing for shutdowns and maintenance, leading to weaker demand for EMM procurement.
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