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China: Silico manganese prices edge up on firm costs; cautious steel demand caps gains

Apr 6, 2026

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by

T Bhavani

in Silico Manganese

Manganese ore, coking coal prices stay firm; import costs squeeze margins Construction activity improves, offering partial support to consumption Chinese silico manganese prices (Mn 65%, Si 17%) edged up by RMB 100/t ($15/t) w-o-w to RMB 6,270/t ($911/t), with mainstream spot levels increasing to RMB 6,150-6,450/t ($893-937/t) exw, compared with RMB 6,050-6,350/t ($879-922/t) in the…