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• Pakistan's scrap imports in November 2025 fell by 16.8% compared to October Pakistan's scrap metal imports stood at 335,526 tonnes in November this year, down 16.8 from October and up 15.6 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the Pakistan Federal Bureau of Statistics (PFBS). The value of these imports for the month stood at $167.77 million, down 13.4 percent... 19.12.2025  18:00

• The Ministry of Resources completely switches the operation of the port of Ashburton to natural gas Western Australian mining company Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced that its port operations at the Port of Ashburton are now fully powered by natural gas. The move represents a key milestone in MinRes' strategy to reduce emissions while improving the efficiency and sustainability of export... 19.12.2025  17:00

• Consumer confidence in Turkey decreased by 1.8 percent in December 2025 compared to November According to the monthly consumer trends survey published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the consumer confidence index* in Turkey, which stood at 85.0 points in November this year, decreased by 1.8 percent month-on-month in December this year to 83.5 points, having previously... 19.12.2025  17:00

• Taiwan launches AD on NOES from South Korea and China Taiwan Customs Administration under the Ministry of Finance announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation (AD) into cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) products from South Korea and China.The investigation was launched at the request of domestic manufacturer China Steel... 19.12.2025  16:00

• Turkish President Tosyali maintains his goals for 2025, despite difficult global conditions Fuat Tosyali, chairman of the Turkish company Tosyalı Holding, in a conversation with Anadolu Agency (AA), said that despite global economic uncertainty and growing competitive pressure, the group plans to end 2025 with revenue of about $ 9 billion. He stressed that production growth, ongoing ... 19.12.2025  16:00

• Severstal: demand for steel in the Russian construction sector will fall by 10 percent by the end of 2025 According to a press release sent to the Russian press agency TASS, Russian steel producer Severstal said demand for steel in Russia's construction sector is expected to decline by 10 percent by the end of 2025, reflecting a broader decline in metal consumption in the country's main steel-consuming... 19.12.2025  15:00

• JFE Steel is developing a 130 mm thick steel plate for offshore wind power facilities Japanese steel manufacturer JFE Steel has announced that it has developed a steel plate with a maximum thickness of 130 mm for use in supporting structures of offshore wind power plants, including mono-piles, casings and towers of wind turbines.The product has successfully passed the efficiency... 19.12.2025  15:00

• Taiwan seeks WTO consultation on new Canadian tariff amendments According to local media reports, Taiwan has formally requested World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations with Canada regarding recently introduced Canadian tariff measures affecting steel and steel products.The Taiwanese government has confirmed that the request relates to Canadian tariff... 19.12.2025  14:00

• The UK government is allocating an additional 22 million pounds to support the steel transition at Port Talbot. The UK government has announced an additional 22 million pounds to support businesses and workers affected by the changes at the Tata Steel UK plant in Port Talbot, reaffirming its commitment to managing the social and economic impacts of the company's transition to low-carbon steel production.The... 19.12.2025  14:00