The United Kingdom Consumer Protection Authority (TRA) has recommended the introduction of marginal tariff quotas (TRQs) to limit the dominant...
Ferrous metallurgy
Indian giant sets new record for steel production
According to the results of the 2024/2025 financial year (ended March 31, 2025), the Indian steel company Tata Steel increased steel production in...
British steel: exports in doubt due to uncertainty in US tariffs
The British steel sector late last week called for clarity on when U. S. steel tariffs would be lifted as part of a trade agreement between the...
Ukraine increased steel production by 1% in 4 months
In January-April, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises increased steel production by 1% compared to the same period last year, to 2.425 million tons....
The United States has imposed anti-dumping duties on corrosion-resistant steel products from Taiwan
The United States has imposed anti-dumping duties on corrosion-resistant steel products from Taiwan, according to Yieh. "According to the final...
Will the UK's exemption lead to a "dilution" of US steel tariffs?
The United Kingdom's trade deal with the United States may mark the beginning of a reduction in Article 232 import tariffs and steel prices in...
Metallurgists of Ukraine have slightly increased the output of steel, cast iron and rolled products
In January-April of this year, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises increased the production of general rolled products, according to operational...
Visa-free travel for metal: EU extends trade privileges for Ukraine until 2028
The European Parliament has extended the so–called "trade visa–free" for three years - the suspension of quotas and customs duties - for...
Interpipe has mastered the production of superheavy pipes weighing more than 3 tons
The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has mastered superheavy pipes weighing more than 3 tons and up to 7 meters long. This is stated in the...
Sanctions and financial blockades: Chinese company leaves Tiva without work
In the Republic of Tyva, Russia, one of the largest mining enterprises was under threat of closure. This is reported by SilkBridge with reference to...
scrap metal will remain in Ukraine: Ministry of Economy proposes de facto export ban
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, which proposes to introduce...
SSAB raises 2.3 billion euros for emission-free green steel plant
Swedish steel company SSAB has raised 2.3 billion euros in green financing to support its investment in a 4.5 billion euro mini-plant in Lulea,...
India offers US zero duties on steel and auto parts
India has proposed the abolition of duties on limited imports of steel, automotive components and pharmaceutical products from the United States in...
The metal structures market is coming out of the crisis, but it is still far from pre-war volumes
In 2024, there were 50 manufacturing companies in the Ukrainian metal structures market, which is 9.1% less than in 2023. This was stated by Anna...
European sanctions are not working: imports of Russian pig iron increased by 90%
For three years after the invasion of Ukraine, despite the sanctions, Russian manufacturers continue to earn significant revenues from exports to the...
South Africa imposes 13% duty on hot rolled products
The South African government has put an end to the expectation by steel importers of clarity regarding protective duties on imports of hot-rolled...
Zaporizhstal produced more than 1 million tons of steel in January-April 2025
In January-April of this year, the Zaporizhia Metallurgical Plant Zaporizhstal increased the output of rolled products by 2.5% compared to the same...
Steel threat from the South: Canada prepares response to US trade aggression
The Canadian Steel Manufacturers Association (CSPA) has called on the next federal government to immediately begin working on countermeasures...
The Americans called on the EU to tighten sanctions against Russian gas and metal
While the United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine, European allies can also show that they are serious. And to strengthen...
Review of global steel production and production capacities conducted by MEPs
The UK government has taken control of British Steel's Scunthorpe operations, and Jindal Stainless has promised to strengthen India's...
China's stainless steel production accelerated ahead of tariffs
China's stainless steel production increased to a record 39.44 million tons in 2024, contributing to an increase in global production and...
Coal instead of the sun: China invests in fossil fuels for BRICS partners
In 2021, Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised to stop financing foreign coal-fired power plants. However, according to the analysis of energy...
India strengthens steel industry: VSSL builds powerful factory in Punjab
Indian Vardhman Special Steels Limited(VSSL)Invests an exemplary $235 million in the construction of a newly-built steel mill in the northern state...
Chinese steel giant urges to avoid strict production controls
China's largest steel producer, Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel, a division of China Baowu Steel Group) plans to produce 52.61 million tons...
Billions worth of scrap: Ukrzaliznytsya is preparing to write off 60 thousand railcars
Ukrzaliznytsya JSC(UZ)It can write off up to 60 thousand worn-out ("elongated")freight wagons, which will give an impetus to the renewal...
The EU is developing standard carbon quota prices
The European Commission is working on defining standard carbon quota values for localities, sectors and commodities. This was reported by David...
Global copper production to grow amid subdued demand-forecast
The production of refined copper in the world in 2025 will increase by an exemplary 2.9% to 28.9 million tons, predicts the International Copper...
Steel is exempt from President Trump's retaliatory duties
Steel imports to the United States will not be subject to additional tariffs under newly minted bilateral rules unveiled by President Donald Trump....
Kazakhstan extends anti-dumping measures for rental from Ukraine
The Government of Kazakhstan has extended anti-dumping measures for galvanized rolled products from Ukraine and China, as well as for hot-formed...
In 2025, zinc and lead production will exceed demand.
Global lead and zinc production will exceed demand in 2025, predicts the International Lead and Zinc Research Group (ILZSG). Refined lead production...
