The Chinese authorities have begun issuing the first permits for the supply of rare earths in accordance with the new export control rules. The slow...
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Global trade is under threat due to the shortage of Chinese rare earth metals
China has reduced steel production
In April 2025, China reduced steel production by 7% compared to March, to 86.02 million tons, not meeting analysts' expectations for growth amid...
The decline in the European stainless steel sheet metal market is deepening
The European stainless steel flat rolled products market is experiencing a significant decline, characterized by weak...
French steel prices remain stable
Steel prices in France have hardly changed, even despite a significant decrease in scrap metal prices....
A steely challenge for Trump: Accept or block the deal with Japan again
Japanese steel company Nippon Steel plans to invest $14 billion in US Steel if the administration of US President Donald Trump approves a deal to...
Ukraine has started a dialogue with the United States on the abolition of 25% duties on steel
Ukraine is at the initial stage of a dialogue with the United States on the abolition of 25% duties on Ukrainian metallurgical products, Ukrainian...
The implementation of the Production System concept brought Mechel enterprises more than a billion rubles in 2024.
The implementation of the Production System concept brought Mechel enterprises more than a billion rubles in 2024....
Severstal: steel consumption in Russia decreased by about 13% in the first quarter of 2025%
Severstal: steel consumption in Russia decreased by about 13% in the first quarter of 2025%...
The European long position market follows different price trends, but is moving towards stability
The European long position market has seen various price trends this week amid a general shortage....
Spot prices for apartments in Romania are falling, the only local factory is silent about the resumption of production
After the weakening of the local currency, Romanian flat-rolled spot traders decided to do this....
Assofermet on the Italian steel market: Lack of momentum in April amid global tensions and slowing industrial growth in the EU
The "Made in Steel" exhibition, recently held in Milan, was not a turning point for carbon flat...
Pig iron exports from Ukraine increased by 37% in 4 months
In January-April of this year, Ukraine increased exports of processed pig iron in physical terms by 37.4% compared to the same period last year, to...
The Supervisory Board of Ukrzaliznytsia announced a competition
According to the order of the Cabinet of Ministers, the competitive selection of four independent members of the Supervisory Board of Ukrzaliznytsia...
In August 2025, Evraz ZSMK will switch blast furnace No. 2 to a unique "reserve" mode with the possibility of restarting
In August 2025, Evraz ZSMK will switch blast furnace No. 2 to a unique "reserve" mode with the possibility of restarting...
MMK expects a seasonal rebound in business activity in the second quarter of 2025 to support demand for steel products.
MMK expects a seasonal rebound in business activity in the second quarter of 2025 to support demand for steel products....
Ukrzaliznytsia sells 12 thousand tons of scrap metal through Prozorro
Ukrzaliznytsya JSC (uz) has set up "Prozorro. Sales" 27 of the 30 scrap metal lots planned for sale with a total value of UAH 77.12...
Ukraine increased scrap metal exports by 45% in 4 months
In January-April of this year, Ukrainian enterprises increased exports of ferrous scrap by 45.5% compared to the same period last year, to 127,209...
Iron ore as a pillar: industry giants rely on Chinese steel production
The British-Australian mining concern Rio Tinto expects stable demand for iron ore in China. This was stated at a recent professional conference of...
7 Steel Nordic expands rebar production in Denmark
7 Steel Denmark, part of 7 Steel Nordic, which took over the management of former Celsa enterprises in Denmark...
Italian service centers report improved demand and import uncertainty
Sources at the Italian coil service center report stable consumption in the second quarter, while...
Rusal has not abandoned the plan to build the second stage of the Boguchansky Aluminum Plant for 60 billion rubles.
Rusal has not abandoned the plan to build the second stage of the Boguchansky Aluminum Plant for 60 billion rubles...
Prices for structural steel pipes fell to two-year lows by mid-April 2025.
Prices for structural steel pipes fell to two-year lows by mid-April 2025....
Thick-sheet metal prices in Italy are declining; the Northern European market has not changed
European steel sheet prices remained virtually unchanged during the week to Wednesday, May 14, although prices...
European premiums for "green steel" are stable; economic problems limit the interest of buyers
European prices for environmentally friendly steel remained stable, and demand was restrained by ongoing economic problems in Europe....
A non-ferrous casting plant is being sold in Kurgan for 900 million rubles
A non-ferrous casting plant is being sold in Kurgan for 900 million rubles...
The "Robot" software allowed "Severstal" to optimize energy costs and reduce the cost of finished products
The "Robot" software allowed "Severstal" to optimize energy costs and reduce the cost of finished products...
Prices for European CRC, HDG steel have not changed due to lack of demand
Prices for flat rolled products in processing remained mostly stable across Europe during the week to Wednesday, May 14....
The prices of rolls in Northern Europe are stable compared to import offers
Despite this, roll prices at factories in Northwestern Europe have remained virtually unchanged in recent weeks....
Novotroitsk Chrome Compound Plant to resume production in May
Novotroitsk Chrome Compound Plant to resume production in May...
Shares of Solikamsk Magnesium Plant purchased on the Moscow Stock Exchange will not be withdrawn from their owners
Shares of Solikamsk Magnesium Plant purchased on the Moscow Stock Exchange will not be withdrawn from their owners...

