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China's planned steel export licensing system is intended to strengthen monitoring, statistical analysis, and quality oversight of steel exports, rather than restrict shipment volumes, a spokesperson for the Ministry of…
Indian state-owned SAIL's Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has successfully commissioned a fully mechanized cleaning system at its plate mill, clearing a completely blocked scale channel during a recently completed capital…
South Korean steelmaker Posco is stepping up efforts to normalize operations at its Pohang Steelworks following a series of safety incidents, while accelerating plans for next-generation steelmaking technologies. Posco…
Metinvest has completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products lasi in eastern Romania, following regulatory approvals from the European Commission and Romania's national competition authority. The facility…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, supported by an uptick in near-term demand, although the longer-term outlook remains bearish. Chinese steel mills have been replenishing raw material stocks ahead of…
Tokyo Steel, Japan's leading electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaker, has decided to keep all product prices unchanged for January sales under its latest monthly pricing policy. Under the decision, prices for HRC (1.7-22…
Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd. has awarded Primetals Technologies a contract to modernize the pickling line at its Kudamatsu plant in Japan, aimed at improving efficiency, product quality, and maintenance. The project includes…
Dutch state-owned energy infrastructure company Gasunie has awarded multi-year framework agreements to six European pipe manufacturers following a joint tender by its Dutch and German subsidiaries for the supply of…
Iron ore futures recovered on Tuesday, supported by higher steel production figures, although the broader demand outlook remained bearish amid weakening fundamentals. Data from the China Iron and Steel Association…
India's state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) reported a 27pct YoY increase in sales in November 2025, supported by strong performance across retail and domestic channels, the company said. The company's…
Rocky Mountain Steel Mills, part of Orion Steel, has started hot commissioning at its new Danieli universal rail mill in Pueblo, Colorado, marking a key step toward commercial operations. The mill is designed to produce…
Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has completed a major modernization of the automation systems in the coiler area of hot strip mill No. 1 at its Duisburg site, following an upgrade carried out by SMS group. The mill…
Iron ore futures fell sharply on Monday as market sentiment deteriorated following Beijing's move to introduce a steel export licensing system aimed at regulating overseas shipments next year. China's Ministry of…
JSW Vijayanagar Metallics Ltd. (JVML), a subsidiary of JSW Steel, has commissioned a new 350-ton Ruhrstahl Heraeus (RH) unit supplied by SMS group at its Vijayanagar Works Steel Plant 4 in Toranagallu. The installation…
Tata Steel, in partnership with Constructsteel, the World Steel Association's market-development programme, has inaugurated a steel-based Zero Energy Building (ZEB) built using advanced Light-Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF)…
Celsa has completed a refinancing process, marking the conclusion of a financial and operational restructuring initiated in 2023. The transaction includes the issuance of EUR 600 mln (USD 706 mln) in HoldCo PIK notes…
Iron ore prices dipped on Friday, pressured by rising inventories at Chinese ports and weak steel demand, both of which continue to reinforce a bearish outlook for the market. Port-side iron ore stocks have climbed to…
China's Ministry of Commerce will introduce a new steel export licensing system starting January 1, 2026, requiring permits for most steel products in an effort to manage surging shipments and address global oversupply…
Jindal Steel Ltd. (formerly Jindal Steel and Power Ltd.) has significantly expanded its manufacturing capabilities at its Angul plant in Odisha, tripling its heat-treated plate capacity from 20,000 tons per month to…
Nippon Steel Blast Furnace Slag Cement and Nippon Steel Cement, both consolidated subsidiaries of Nippon Steel Corporation, will merge on April 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen their business foundation and…
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