Metallurgy news

• Worldsteel elects Ugur Dalbeler as Chairman of the Board for the period 2025-2026 The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has announced the election of new officers and members of its executive board of directors for the period 2025-2026.Ugur Dalbeler, CEO of Turkish steel producer Çolakoğlu Metalurji A.Ş., will take up the position Chairman, replacing Tachath Viswanath Na... 14.10.2025  10:00

• Excavator sales in China increased by 18.1 percent in January-September 2025 In September of this year, excavator sales in China totaled 19,858 units, which is 25.4 percent more than last year, as announced by the Chinese Construction Machinery and Equipment Company (CME).In particular, in September, excavator sales in China's domestic market totaled 9,249 units, an... 14.10.2025  10:00

• China's latest decision on rare earth metals has caused serious concern in global markets China's control over these resources represents a key strategic vulnerability for the United States and the West. And this is obvious. Against the backdrop of trade and technology conflicts, China has significantly tightened controls on the export of rare earth elements, which has led to a sharp... 13.10.2025  20:00

• EuRIC becomes Recycling Europe to strengthen the voice of the European recycling industry The European Recycling Industries Confederation (EuRIC) has announced its official rebranding as Recycling Europe, marking a strategic evolution in its mission to represent the European recycling sector with a united voice as Europe grapples with rising trade tensions, commodity insecurity and... 13.10.2025  19:00

• Spanish Tubos Reunidos suspends operations in the United States due to 50% duties on steel imports Spanish seamless steel pipe manufacturer Tubos Reunidos has temporarily suspended operations at its Texas plant due to the difficult market situation and the 50 percent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum imports, according to Spanish media reports.Typically, pipes... 13.10.2025  19:00

• Thailand imposes AD duties on CR stainless steel from Vietnam The Anti-Dumping and Subsidy Review Committee of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand announced that it has made a final decision to investigate anti-dumping duties (AD) on cold-rolled stainless steel products imported from Vietnam.The Ministry has determined that imports of these products from... 13.10.2025  18:00

• Assofermet Akcai: Italian market cautious in September amid regulatory uncertainty and selective demand In September, the Italian steel market showed mixed dynamics: the initial revival of consumer interest was quickly replaced by a new slowdown. According to Assofermet Acciai's latest market report dated October 10, operators are now focusing on procurement programs for the first half of 2026 due to... 13.10.2025  18:00

• South Korea unveils policy plan to minimize impact of EU measures South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a set of strategic measures aimed at strengthening the domestic steel industry. В свете растущих глобальных избыточных мощностей, тарифного давления и роста цен на энергоносители, эта политика направлена ​​на защиту конкурент... 13.10.2025  17:00

• Car production in Turkey increased by 3.1 percent in January-September 2025 In September of this year, car production in Turkey totaled 123,293 units, down 0.1 percent year-on-year and up 68.2 percent month-on-month, according to monthly statistics released by the Turkish Automobile Manufacturers Association (OSD). In January-September, car production in Turkey amounted to... 13.10.2025  17:00

• Turnover of base metals in Turkey in August 2025 increased by 1.9 percent compared to July According to data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), Turkey's monthly industrial turnover index increased by 1.9 percent in August this year compared to the previous month, while the calendar-adjusted index increased by 32.4 percent compared to July 2024.This month, the... 13.10.2025  16:00