European steelmakers are returning to the bulk alloys markets for quarterly deliveries to be shipped between October and December due to persistent supply tightness, shipping delays and container shortages and strong steel production and prices, sources told Fastmarkets.
It had appeared that steelmakers were satisfied with their current quarterly intake of ferro-alloys and would typically return for their next round of three-month purchases in late August and September.Some smaller deals for manganese alloys have already been heard for October and November delivery, with firm buying inquiries reported...