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Iron ore futures plunge on demand concerns

China China

Iron ore futures tumbled on Tuesday, pressured by a bearish demand outlook driven by a contraction in manufacturing. The official manufacturing PMI fell to a six-month low of 49.1, according to the National Bureau of…

Scrap imports surge in July 2024

Pakistan Pakistan

In July 2024, Pakistan's scrap imports rose by 15.6pct YoY, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The country imported 210,786 tons of scrap that month, compared to 182,340 tons in July 2023. For the first…

Iron ore futures fall on demand worries

China China

Iron ore futures declined on Friday as market remained cautious due to ongoing demand concerns. Iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports rose on a weekly basis, while weak profitability at steel mills kept the…

Kardemir sees higher losses in H1 2024

Turkey Turkey

Turkish steel manufacturer Karabuk Demir Celik (Kardemir) reported an increase in losses for the first half of 2024, according to the company's financial statement. Kardemir's net loss reached TRY 1.829 bln (USD 53.6…

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