Prices of South African Carbonate Ores increased sharply on 02 Mar. South African Carbonate ore is mainly used in making 60-14 grade of Silico Manganese. As a result producers in Durgapur and Vizag are offering at higher levels mainly because these two regions depend mostly on Imported South African Carbonate Ore for Silico Manganese 60-14 grade production, being in close proximity to a port. Prices in Raipur remained unchanged amid limited demand. Meanwhile, producers maintained the export prices despite poor demand.
Prices for HC Silico Manganese in Ex-Raipur remained at INR 67,500/MT. However, Producers in Durgapur are offering Silico Manganese in the range of INR 68000/MT to INR 68500/MT. Export prices remained unchanged at USD 935/MT FOB India for 60-14 grade and USD 1035/MT for grade 65-16.
Despite moderate demand Silico Manganese prices are not inching downwards, this indicates that prices are ought to rise once overseas demand picks up.