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The European Union's Court of Justice has dismissed appeals by Turkish steel producers Colakoglu Metalurji and Erdemir challenging the EU's definitive anti-dumping measures on certain hot-rolled (HR) flat steel products…
China's iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, extending the previous day's gains, as expectations of pre-holiday restocking and firmer sentiment across the steel market continued to support prices. Analysts said steel mills…
China's finished steel exports declined 3pct YoY to 75.15 mln tons during the first eight months of 2026, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs (GACC). Despite the cumulative decline…
Shyam Metalics and Energy reported strong YoY sales growth across most key product segments in August 2026, led by a more than doubling of carbon steel flat product sales. Carbon steel flat sales increased 114.14pct YoY…
Mexico's Ministry of Economy has concluded its antidumping investigation into hot-rolled (HR) steel imports from China and Vietnam, imposing definitive compensatory duties on the affected products. The investigation…
Barca Metals has completed inspection and validation of key equipment for its new shredder-based scrap recycling plant at Razorback, New South Wales, supplied by Danieli Centro Recycling. The inspection at Danieli…
Lebanon's steel imports declined by around 8pct YoY to 432,800 tons in Jan-Jul 2026, from 470,600 tons in the corresponding period of 2025, according to Lebanese Customs data. Rebar under HS code 7214 remained by far…
Turkish steel pipe producer Erciyas Celik Boru has secured an order to manufacture and supply 516 steel pile pipes for the Kaplankaya Yacht Marina Renovation Project in Mugla-Milas, Turkey. Production and shipments are…
Turkey's rebar exports increased 12.3 pct YoY to 2.65 mln tons in the first seven months of 2026, according to Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) data. Yemen remained the largest destination, receiving around 492,500…
China's iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by expectations of increased steel mill restocking ahead of China's October National Day holiday, although concerns over steel demand remain. Market insiders said…
Indian stainless steel producer Jindal Stainless has signed a technical assistance agreement with Japan's JFE Steel Corporation to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities for selected ferritic stainless steel grades…
Bangladesh's steelmakers are facing higher production costs amid weak construction demand, with mills offering discounts to maintain sales, according to local media reports. The price of 60-grade rebar has risen to BDT…
Hyundai Steel, POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have held a groundbreaking ceremony for a USD 5.8 bln electric arc furnace (EAF)-based integrated steel mill in Louisiana, marking Hyundai Steel's first…
Turkey's scrap import prices increased this week as tighter availability and firm freight costs supported the market. MESTEEL assessed HMS 1&2 (80:20) at USD 375-380 per ton CFR Turkey, up USD 5 per ton week-on-week…
Turkish steel producer Kocaer Celik has established KCR Steel U.S. LLC in Texas as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence and expand commercial activities in the US, according to a stock exchange filing. KCR…
Turkey imported 11.3 mln tons of scrap in the first seven months of 2026, up 3.7pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The United States remained Turkey's largest scrap supplier during…
Govt has started work on a PKR 12 bln (USD 43.3 mln) project to modernize the Gadani shipbreaking yard, with infrastructure upgrades aimed at bringing the facility in line with international safety and environmental…
China's iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by near-term supply-side factors, although cautious steel demand continued to limit the upside. A weekly decline in iron ore port inventories provided support to…
Vietnam's leading steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has raised its domestic HRC prices for October delivery, following three consecutive months of reductions, as seasonal demand is expected to improve and import prices have…
Formosa Ha Tinh Steel has temporarily shut down blast furnace No. 1 for inspection and repairs following a fire caused by a technical malfunction at hot air furnace No. 3, according to the Ha Tinh Provincial Economic…
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