Tight market conditions in Europe and soaring prices in China buoyed prices in the European ferro-chrome markets in the week to Tuesday July 20, given the likelihood that metal will be attracted to the Chinese country.
Fastmarkets' price assessment for ferro-chrome high carbon 6-8.5% C, basis 65-70% Cr, max 1.5% Si, delivered Europe narrowed upwards by 4 cents (1.4%) to $1.34-1.55 per lb Cr on July 20 from $1.30-1.55 per lb one week previously.The material sold to...