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Turkey's Ministry of Trade has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of cold-rolled stainless steel flat products from China after concluding that Chinese producers sold the products at dumped prices, while determining…
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…
Turkey's stainless steel producer Posco Assan, a joint venture between Posco and Kibar Holding, has reiterated the need for protective measures in response to rising low-priced imports that industry representatives say…
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…
Iron ore futures fell on Thursday, weighed down by weakening fundamentals and cautious sentiment across the steel value chain. Rising supply combined with softer steel demand continued to pressure prices, while…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday after several sessions of losses, supported by growing expectations that Beijing may introduce new stimulus measures following another round of weak economic data. The latest…
Jingjiang Yongjin Metal Technology has issued the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to Primetals Technologies following the successful delivery and installation of a full Level 1 and Level 2 automation system at its…
Iron ore futures fell again on Tuesday, pressured by rising global supply and slowing demand from Chinese steel mills. Sentiment weakened further after reports that Guinea's Simandou project, expected to produce 120 mln…
Iron ore futures declined on Monday as falling steel production reinforced a weak demand outlook. According to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA), daily crude steel output among its member mills fell 6.4% in…
Iron ore futures fell again on Friday as soft fundamentals continued to keep market sentiment cautious. Iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports are still rising and, combined with increasing global supply, are…
Iron ore futures fell again on Thursday as rising global supply and lower steel production continued to pressure the market and keep sentiment bearish. Vale cut its 2026 output forecast, citing softer global demand and…
Iron ore futures inched lower on Wednesday as weak fundamentals continued to weigh on sentiment, though losses were limited by expectations that upcoming government meetings may deliver supportive policy signals…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Friday as market remained cautious amid an uncertain demand outlook. Rising inventories at major Chinese ports and increasing global supply continue to pressure prices, reflecting slower…
Global stainless steel production reached 48 mln tons in January-September 2025, up 3pct YoY, according to the World Stainless Association (Worldstainless). Output in Q3 rose 2.3pct YoY to 16.1 mln tons. China remained…
Iron ore futures gained on Thursday, supported by moderate steel demand and higher production levels, though the broader outlook remains bearish. Market sources reported a decline in finished steel inventories this…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Wednesday, supported by a pickup in steel production, though demand concerns continued to cap gains. The China Iron & Steel Association (CISA) reported that its member mills produced an…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday as lower shipments from major miners provided support, although the market's longer-term outlook remains uncertain. Analysts reported a week-on-week decline in supply from…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday, supported by tighter supply and expectations of fresh policy measures from Beijing, though the market's longer-term outlook remains uncertain. Traders reported a week-on-week…
Iron ore futures remained subdued on Friday, extending losses for a second consecutive session as weak steel demand continued to pressure prices, even though the most-traded contract still posted a modest week-on-week…
The Ministry of Steel has extended the exemption period for key stainless steel flat products under the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to March 31, 2026, responding to industry concerns over supply shortages and advance…
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