Brazilian ferro-silicon exports hit their highest level in almost four years in February, as local producers resumed operations and turned to external markets to offset weak domestic demand.

Chinese ferro-silicon prices have gotten a boost after a meeting by 25 major domestic producers aimed at supporting the weak market.

Major Chinese ferro-silicon producers recently held a meeting to discuss ways to jointly take action to deal with current weak market conditions.

Slovakian ferro-alloys producer OFZ will cut silico-manganese and ferro-silicon production by 50% and 20-25% respectively in 2016.

Zimbabwean ferro-chrome producer Zimasco has halted its smelting operations due to poor market conditions and has applied for judicial management.