European ferrochrome tags near 3-year low

Nov 09, 2012 | 01:53 PM | Janie Davies

Tags  ferrochrome, chrome ore, ferrochrome prices, Eskom, Janie Davies

LONDON — European ferrochrome prices have fallen to their lowest levels in nearly three years amid low demand, high inventories and growth in Chinese production.

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