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Huzhou Jiuli Yongxing High Performance Metals Co., Ltd., a joint venture of Jiuli Hi-Tech, has ordered a 63/71 MN two-column push-down open-die forging press from SMS group. The press will be installed in a newly built…
Iron ore futures declined in post-holiday trading on Tuesday, pressured by renewed demand concerns and the U.S. decision to double steel tariffs. Market sentiment was further dampened by escalating trade tensions, as…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, pressured by declining steel production and subdued market sentiment during pre-holiday trading. Blast furnace-based steel mills are increasingly suspending operations for maintenance…
Iron ore futures ended a four-day losing streak on Thursday, lifted by improved market sentiment after a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald Trump's broader tariffs from taking effect. The court ruled that Trump…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Wednesday as a weak demand outlook weighed heavily on market sentiment. Recent signs of slowing steel production have raised concerns over iron ore consumption. Weaker demand for…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Tuesday amid weakening demand fundamentals, driven by fresh reports of potential steel production cuts in China. Tang Zujun, vice-president of the China Iron and Steel…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as weakening steel production, driven by slowing demand, dampened market sentiment. According to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA), average daily crude steel output among its…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday, weighed down by softening steel demand and cautious market sentiment. The seasonal slowdown in steel consumption, typical during the summer months, has led to a slower pace of…
Tangsteel High Strength Automotive Strip Co., Ltd. has awarded a contract to international technology group Andritz to upgrade and modernize its No. 5 Continuous Galvanizing Line (TAN-CGL5) at the Tangshan facility in…
Dalian iron ore futures rose slightly on Thursday, supported by firm near-term demand. However, gains were limited due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding long-term demand prospects. Steel production remained elevated…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Wednesday, though market sentiment remained subdued due to a cautious demand outlook. Near-term demand provided some support, as stable profitability encouraged steel mills to maintain…
Iron ore futures saw a modest uptick on Tuesday, supported by firm near-term demand, though broader market gains were limited by long-term economic concerns. Despite a month-on-month dip in steel production for April…
Iron ore futures declined on Monday, pressured by weak economic indicators from China that raised concerns over demand. China's economy showed signs of losing momentum in April amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S…
China's crude steel production held steady in April at 86.02 mln tons, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Output was down 7pct from March but flat compared to the same month last year. For…
Iron ore futures slipped on Friday as cautious demand outlook weighed on market sentiment. Earlier in the week, commodity markets had rallied, supported by easing tensions between Beijing and Washington. A decline in…
Iron ore futures posted gains on Thursday, supported by a positive near-term demand outlook following a major easing in trade tensions between the United States and China. However, lingering concerns over long-term…
Iron ore futures jumped on Wednesday, driven by positive market sentiment following a significant easing of trade tensions between the United States and China earlier this week. Beijing and Washington announced major…
Iron ore futures continued their upward momentum on Tuesday, supported by improving trade relations between Beijing and Washington. Market sentiment was lifted after US and Chinese officials announced plans to reduce…
Iron ore futures surged on Monday, driven by improved market sentiment following a reduction in trade tensions between China and the United States. The two countries announced an agreement to roll back tariffs on each…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as a cautious demand outlook continued to dampen market sentiment. Slowing steel output growth, subdued post-holiday steel demand impacting mill profitability, and a bleak forecast…
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