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Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by improving steel production in China, although higher port-side inventories limited further upside. Market participants said iron ore demand remains firm as…
SSAB has opened a new steel service center in Mumbai, India, aimed at supplying processed components and kits made from Hardox wear plate and Strenx performance steel. The facility will cater to manufacturers of…
Pakistan's National Tariff Commission (NTC) has extended existing anti-dumping duties on cold-rolled steel (CR steel) imports from China to cover products with widths exceeding 1,250 mm, following an affirmative final…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, while coking coal prices surged, supported by rising energy and freight costs driven by ongoing Middle East tensions. The Middle East conflict has significantly disrupted natural gas and…
South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of certain hot-rolled flat steel products from China, Japan and Taiwan, following a final…
Tata Steel Nederland, in collaboration with an international consortium including Volkswagen Group and several research institutes, is developing a new generation of ultra-high-strength steel for automotive…
Kirchhoff Automotive has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Acciaieria Arvedi S.p.A. in Cremona, Italy, to integrate Arvedi's low-carbon Arvzero steel grades into its product portfolio, the company said…
Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASL) has had its entity ratings reaffirmed at 'BBB+/A2' by VIS Credit Rating Company Limited, with a stable outlook. The ratings reflect the company's established position in Pakistan's flat…
Iron ore futures retreated on Wednesday as cautious sentiment over demand outlook weighed on the market. High port-side inventories in China continued to act as a key headwind, while rising global supply remains a…
Iron ore futures increased on Tuesday, supported by a stronger outlook for steel demand and improved market sentiment. Market participants in China reported firmer domestic demand for finished steel, particularly long…
Japan's leading electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaker Tokyo Steel has increased product prices for April sales under its latest monthly price list. The company raised HRC (1.7-22 mm) and pickled and oiled coil (1.7-6…
The UK government has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of tin mill products from China, following an investigation by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) which found that Chinese exporters were selling…
Pakistani flat steel producer International Steels Limited (ISL) has increased its galvanized steel prices by PKR 5,000 (USD 18) per ton. Following the adjustment, the company's galvanized coil in 1 mm thickness is now…
Turkey's HRC imports plunged in January 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The country imported 127,200 tons of HRC during the month, down 70pct YoY and about half compared with the…
Iron ore futures declined on Monday as lower Chinese steel production and rising supply weighed on market sentiment. Daily crude steel output among mills of the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) fell 0.8pct during…
German steel producer Salzgitter AG's subsidiary Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH is investing just over USD 2.2 mln in a new waterjet cutting system at its Ilsenburg plant, aiming to strengthen production for the growing…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Friday as the near-term outlook improved on expectations of stronger steel demand and restrictions on certain BHP iron ore products. Market participants expect steel production to…
Iron ore futures climbed on Thursday, supported by improving demand sentiment in the market. Steel production in China is expected to rebound following the lifting of temporary environmental output curbs that were…
Turkey's Ministry of Trade has identified significant dumping margins on imports of certain flat steel products from China and South Korea following an anti-dumping investigation covering cold-rolled flat steel…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday on expectations of improved demand in the near term. Market analysts expect China's steel production to recover following the conclusion of the country's annual parliamentary meetings…
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