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South Africa has increased import duties on a broad range of steel and steel-related products under amendments published in Government Gazette No. 54678 dated May 15, 2026, as part of efforts to support the domestic…
Romanian steel producer Liberty Galati will be put up for auction on June 19 with a starting price of EUR 444 mln (USD 514 mln), following approval of an amended restructuring plan by the Galati Tribunal. In addition…
The European Parliament has approved new safeguard measures aimed at protecting the EU steel industry from the impact of global steel overcapacity after the current safeguard regime expires on June 30, 2026. Under the…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as market sentiment weakened following reports of stricter steel capacity control measures in China. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is planning to…
Indian steel producer Mukand Ltd has completed the modernization of its two-strand bloom caster at its Kalwa plant in Thane, Maharashtra, following the successful completion of an upgrade project executed by SMS group…
VinMetal, the steel manufacturing arm of Vietnam's Vingroup, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Primetals Technologies for the development of an integrated steel complex in Ha Tinh, Vietnam. The planned…
ArcelorMittal has announced the sale of approximately 23.9 mln shares in Vallourec, representing around 10pct of the French steel pipe producer's outstanding share capital, through an accelerated bookbuilding process to…
Industrias Lopez Soriano, part of the Gescrap Group, has selected Danieli Centro Recycling to supply a new high-performance preshredder for its existing scrap recycling plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The new unit is aimed at…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Monday amid continued uncertainty surrounding China's steel demand outlook and rising supply pressure from major miners. Market sentiment was weighed down by increased iron…
NMDC Steel Limited has achieved its highest-ever monthly production, reaching 100pct of rated capacity at its integrated steel plant, marking a significant milestone in the ramp-up of operations. The plant is equipped…
Swedish steelmaker SSAB has decided to invest SEK 3.3 bln (USD 349 mln) in a new quenching and tempering (Q&T) line at its Oxelosund plant in Sweden. The investment, which will be implemented over a four-year period…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday, pressured by high port-side inventories in China and concerns over the steel demand outlook, although relatively firm steel production levels limited losses. Market participants said…
Taiwan's China Steel Corporation (CSC) announced increases in domestic steel prices for June 2026 shipments, citing higher raw material costs, rising international steel prices, and improving market conditions. The…
ArcelorMittal Belgium restarted its Galva 5 hot-dip galvanizing line in Flemalle after four years of inactivity, expanding the company's metallic-coated steel production capabilities in Europe. The restart follows…
Italy-based Euroacciai selected AIC Group to modernize and automate its slitter cutting line through a complete upgrade of the plant's control and automation systems. The project includes replacing the existing…
Dalian iron ore futures closed largely unchanged on Thursday, as firm near-term steel demand offset pressure from high port-side iron ore inventories and concerns over slowing steel production growth in China. Investors…
Xiangtan Iron and Steel, part of China's Hunan Valin Group, selected Primetals Technologies to upgrade automation and thickness control systems at its heavy plate mill in Xiangtan, Hunan Province. The project is aimed…
Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, obtained additional certifications for its SECURE protection steel grades for military applications, expanding its approved product range for the defence…
ArcelorMittal awarded a consortium comprising Spain-based Tecnicas Reunidas and IDOM an EPCM contract for the development of new steelmaking facilities at its Dunkirk plant in France as part of the site's…
Iron ore futures increased on Wednesday, supported by cautious optimism over U.S.-China trade talks, although demand concerns persisted. Markets looked ahead to the high-level meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump…
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