Metallurgy news

• Global stainless steel production continues to grow The global volume of stainless steel production in January-September of this year increased by 3% compared to the same period last year, to 48.020 million tons from 46.623 million tons.Such data is provided in the press release of the International Organization of Stainless Steel Manufacturers (the... 27.11.2025  15:00

• Severstal has completed major seasonal repairs of the blast furnace at CherMK The Russian steel company Severstal has completed a comprehensive seasonal renovation of several blast furnaces at the CherMK site. According to the company, blast furnaces No. 2, 3 and 5 were restored to their design parameters in operating mode, which ensured stable and efficient production. The... 27.11.2025  14:00

• Exports of scrap steel from Japan increased by 22.8% in January-October 2025 According to customs statistics, in October of this year, exports of Japanese ferrous scrap amounted to 749,537 tons, which is 34.5% more than 557,091 tons in the same month of the previous year. In the period from January to October of this year, the country exported 6.42 million tons of scrap,... 27.11.2025  14:00

• India's SSTL has received environmental approval for the construction of a new steel mill in Chhattisgarh The Indian company Sambhv Steel Tubes Limited (SSTL) has received environmental permits for the construction of a new steel project in the central state of Chhattisgarh, the company said in a statement released on Thursday, November 27.The approval covers the construction of a 700,000-ton-per-year... 27.11.2025  13:00

• Canada unveils major new measures to protect and strengthen its steel industry The new Government of Canada has announced a wide range of trade, industrial and labor measures aimed at protecting domestic producers, stabilizing employment and strengthening competitiveness in the steel sector.According to a statement released by the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada,... 27.11.2025  13:00

• Pingxiang Anyuan Steel to carry out maintenance on BF No. 1, 2 and 3 Jiangxi Pprovince-based Pingxiang Anyuan Steel Industrial Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fangda Group, will carry out a series of scheduled maintenance works at its No. 1, 2 and 3 blast furnaces in Anyuan District starting from December.The maintenance work is expected to last 25 days,... 27.11.2025  12:00

• The UK begins consultations on a scheme to reduce energy costs The UK government has opened public consultations on the new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), aimed at reducing energy costs for relevant producers, starting in 2027.According to BICS, qualified enterprises, especially in sectors such as the steel industry, will be exempt from... 27.11.2025  12:00

• Indian Hi-Tech limited begins production at steel pipe plant in Gujarat India's Hi-Tech Pipes limited has commenced commercial production at its abandoned steel pipe plant in the western state of Gujarat, the company said in a statement on Thursday, November 27.The new facility expands the company's capabilities in the production of large diameter ERW pipes, hollow ... 27.11.2025  11:00

• Indian Railways is set to introduce a new freight transportation policy for the steel sector. Indian national carrier Indian Railways (IR) is preparing to introduce a new freight transportation policy specifically designed for the steel sector, government sources said on Thursday, November 27. The upcoming structure will reflect the cost-effective freight structure currently offered to the... 27.11.2025  11:00

• Codelco has offered Chinese copper buyers a record high premium of 350 per tonne over LME prices for 2026 contracts. Meanwhile, a total of 89% surcharge was agreed for 2025In the opinion of our channel's analysts, the rise in copper prices highlights recent supply disruptions at large mines (which led to a persistent negative TC/RC spot in China in 2025, as well as steady demand trends worldwide. Taking into... 27.11.2025  11:00