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India's crude steel production increased by 5.8pct YoY to 14.09 mln tons in April 2026, supported by strong demand from the infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors, local media reported citing data from…
Turkey's steel exports decreased by 6.8pct YoY to 3.5 mln tons in the first quarter of 2026, while export revenues fell by 9.4pct to USD 2.3 bln, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). In March…
India's state-owned miner NMDC Limited reported a 16pct YoY increase in iron ore production for April 2026, reaching 4.64 mln tons. The company's iron ore sales rose by 1.4pct YoY to 3.68 mln tons during the month. The…
GrafTech International Ltd. has announced a price increase of USD 600-1,200 per ton on uncommitted graphite electrode volumes, as part of efforts to restore pricing and improve profitability. The company said the…
ArcelorMittal, one of the world's largest integrated steel and mining companies, announced results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting lower profit but higher revenue and improved margins. Net profit attributable…
Turkish steel producer, Erdemir Group reported a 9.4pct YoY decline in profitability in the first quarter of 2026, according to its latest financial results. Net profit fell to TRY 405.8 mln (USD 9.0 mln) from TRY 447.9…
China's Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. reported weaker profitability in the first quarter of 2026, with net profit attributable to shareholders falling 8.6pct YoY to 2.23 bln yuan (USD 326 mln). Revenue rose 5.7pct YoY to…
India became a net exporter of finished steel in the financial year ended 31 March 2026, supported by higher exports and a sharp decline in imports, according to a Reuters report citing provisional government data…
Turkey's crude steel production increased by 5.3pct YoY to 9.74 mln tons in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Steel Producers' Association. Billet output declined by 1.6pct YoY to 5.74 mln…
Crude steel production in the Middle East declined by 33.5pct YoY to 3.5 mln tons in March, as escalating regional tensions weighed on output. As a result, regional production in the first quarter of 2026 fell 9.3pct…
Hoa Phat Group reported revenue of over VND 53.3 trillion (USD 2 bln) and net profit of VND 9.06 trillion (USD 344 mln) in the first quarter of 2026, up 40pct and 170pct YoY, respectively. Profit reached 41pct of the…
Vale reported a 4.8pct YoY decline in iron ore pellet production at its Oman operations in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting maintenance activity and disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Output at…
China will step up efforts to address "involution-style" competition in its steel sector by tightening crude steel output controls and advancing capacity governance reforms, China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) vice…
Iron ore futures rose sharply on Thursday, supported by improved demand indicators and positive macro sentiment, although supply-side pressures remain. China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) data showed member mills'…
JSW Steel reported an 8pct YoY increase in consolidated crude steel production to 30.14 mln tons in FY26, according to a stock exchange filing. Production from its Indian operations rose 8pct to 29.25 mln tons. Capacity…
Tata Steel reported its strongest-ever annual performance in India in FY26, supported by higher crude steel output driven by the ramp-up at Kalinganagar, partly offset by the relining shutdown of the 'G' blast furnace…
Indian state-owned miner NMDC reported record iron ore production of 53.15 mln tons in the financial year ending March 31, 2026 (FY26), marking a 20.6pct YoY increase. The milestone makes NMDC the first mining company…
Turkey's steel exports fell 13.5pct YoY to 2 mln tons in the first two months of 2026, while export revenues declined 15.2pct to USD 1.3 bln, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). In February…
Turkey's crude steel production increased by 4.7pct YoY to 6.41 mln tons in the first two months of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). Billet output edged down by 0.1pct to…
Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has achieved a new monthly billet production record at its Jubail plant, producing 103,227 tons in October 2025, surpassing the previous record of 101,304 tons set in July. The…
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