Metallurgy news

• The processes of digital transformation and the introduction of digital twins in the Russian coal industry lag significantly behind other industries Reasons:– high price of digital technologies and lack of resources, significant economies of scale;– lack of a clearly structured model for the development of the coal industry and a strategy for its digitalization;– low level of automation of production and management, insufficient digital infra... 19.10.2025  13:00

• Russian Russian update of the sector assessment (October 17, 2025) from Alfa Bank Here are the 9 main conclusions from Alfa-Bank's Russian Steel report and key trends in the metallurgical sector - Reduced profitability: EBITDA of the leading companies in the sector in 2024-2025 shows negative dynamics or stagnation due to export pressure, limited demand and rising domestic costs.-Weakening of investment activity: Russian steel producers are reducing capital investments and new projects,... 19.10.2025  12:00

• In August, the rate of decline in coal production in Siberia fell almost four times compared to July due to support measures and rising world coal prices In Kuzbass, despite a decrease in production, coal exports increased by 5%, but the domestic market faced a contraction due to low demand. Energy companies have increased their coal consumption due to the hydrological situation. 16 coal companies in the region have received state support, another... 18.10.2025  16:00

• Global copper production will increase slightly in 2025 Global copper production will rise by just 2.1% to 23.4 million tonnes in 2025 due to lower production in Australia and Indonesia. In these countries, production is expected to decline from 1.8 million tons to 1.5 million tons.In Indonesia, the decline is due to lower ore grades and the accident at... 18.10.2025  14:00

• Mineral wealth of the Amur region: mining results for January-September 2025 As of October 1 of this year, the mineral resources sector of the Amur region is demonstrating steady growth in indicators. Gold was mined in the amount of 14,973.2 kilograms. The increase was 6.7 percent compared to last year.Among gold mining enterprises, the leading positions are consistently... 18.10.2025  13:00

• Algeria plans to launch Gara Djebilet iron ore processing plant in 2026 Algeria has entered a decisive phase in the development of its mining sector, officially setting April 2026 as the start date for its first iron ore processing plant at the Gara Djebilet mine in Tindouf, according to local media reports.Strategic step towards economic diversificationPlant under run... 17.10.2025  20:00

• LKAB and Hitachi Energy collaborate to accelerate clean steel production Swedish iron ore producer LKAB and global electrification provider Hitachi Energy have signed a long-term memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting and enabling LKAB's transition to fossil fuel-free iron and steel production. The partnership aims to integrate energy efficient solutions and... 17.10.2025  19:00

• Tata Steel has partnered with AWIPL to operate and maintain air separation plants at the Jamshedpur steel mill. The Indian company Tata Steel Limited has signed a long-term agreement with Air Water India Private Limited (AWIPL) for the operation and maintenance of air separation units at the Jamshedpur steel mill in Jharkhand, the company announced on Friday, October 17.New oxygen plant to increase... 17.10.2025  19:00

• Shipments of HRP and HRS in Japan fell 10.4 percent in August 2025 compared to July. Japan's hot-rolled sheet shipments fell 10.4 percent in August this year from the previous month and rose 7.4 percent from 558,889 tons recorded in the same month in 2024, amounting to 600,081 metric tons, according to the Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF). In the reporting month, 70.7 percent... 17.10.2025  18:00

• The UAE is extending the 10% import tax on rebar and wire rod until October 2026. The UAE government has announced a decision to further protect the domestic market from the possibility of excessive imports at dumping prices.Accordingly, the government extended the import duty of 10 percent on the import of rebar, rebar in rolls and wire rods until October 12, 2026. Previously,... 17.10.2025  18:00