GLOBAL MANGANESE SNAPSHOT: Overseas price strength, low stocks stoke US alloy trading activity

Key data from Fastmarkets' pricing sessions in China, the United States and Europe on Friday June 25.

United States 

Trading activity increased for the manganese alloy markets. Strength in the overseas markets and low stock levels in the US continue to support price strength. Market participants expect prices to continue to trend upward given the current supply situation and the cost of replacement material.

China 

Seaborne high-grade manganese ore miners raised offers for August-shipment amid limited supply and strengthening silico-manganese futures performance.  Deals for seaborne low-grade manganese ore market heard...

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