Metallurgy news

• At the MINEX Russia 2025 forum, experts noted a decrease in the gold content in ores to 1-3 grams per ton against the previous 10 grams, difficulties arising In the process of crushing and grinding rocks, the efficiency of drilling and blasting operations decreases. In response to industry challenges, SIBUR presented a solution to reduce energy costs for rock grinding by 15-20% through grinding intensifiers.According to the expert, head of industry... 06.11.2025  13:00

• Assofermet: Italian scrap metal market remains stable in October The Italian association representing companies involved in the trade, distribution and processing of steel and metals, Assofermet, welcomed the findings of the latest research published by the Joint Research Center (JRC) of the European Commission on the Steel Supply Chain in the EU. According to... 06.11.2025  12:00

• Nippon Steel will transfer production in the Osaka area to Sanyo Special Steel Japanese steel company Nippon Steel has announced that, together with its subsidiary Sanyo Special Steel, it is planning a major consolidation of production in the Osaka area at its plant in Kansai. The goal is to transfer the steel and forged production lines from Nippon Steel to Sanyo Special... 06.11.2025  12:00

• CISA Mills daily crude steel output fell 9.8% at end-October 2025 and inventories also fell The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) reported that at the end of October (October 21-31) this year, the average daily production of crude steel by large and medium-sized steel mills in China - all CISA members - was 1.817 million tons, down 9.8% compared to mid-October (October 11-20) this... 06.11.2025  11:00

• US Steel introduces "new era of growth" in partnership with Nippon Steel The United States Steel Corporation (US Steel) has outlined a landmark growth strategy in its partnership with Japanese steel company Nippon Steel, ushering in a "new era of growth" for the American steel industry. US Steel has announced plans to raise $14 billion in capital, with $11 billion being... 06.11.2025  11:00

• In the period from 2024 to 2030, the global demand for lithium, according to the baseline scenario, will grow by 146%, while the demand for graphite and cobalt According to the forecast, it will increase by 50-75%, mainly due to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. In addition, the demand for rare earth metals needed for permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric motors is projected to increase by 45%. At the same time, in 2024, China... 06.11.2025  11:00

• CPCA: Retail sales of passenger vehicles in China grew by 6.0% in October 2025 According to the automobile market analysis conducted by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), retail sales of passenger cars in China in October this year totaled 2.387 million units, up 6.0 percent year-on-year and up 7.0 percent month-on-month.In the current year through October 31, retail... 06.11.2025  10:00

• SAIL steel plant in Bokaro produces steel for electrical and agricultural equipment for the first time. The Bokaro Steel Mill (BSP), owned by the Indian state-owned steel manufacturer Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has achieved a significant breakthrough by developing electrical steel and boron-manganese steel for the first time in India, the company announced on Thursday, November 6.The... 06.11.2025  10:00

• China's auto dealer inventory warning index stood at 52.6 percent in October 2025. According to a statement by the China Automobile Dealers Association, China's auto dealer inventory warning index stood at 52.6 percent in October this year, up 2.1 percentage points year-on-year and down 1.9 percentage points month-on-month.The warning index indicated a decline from the previous... 06.11.2025  09:00

• Hebei Steel Sector PMI Rose to 48.8 percent in October 2025 In October of this year, the purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of the steel sector in China's Hebei Province increased to 48.8 percent, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, according to the Hebei Province Metallurgical Industry Association (MIA). In a given month, the PMI trend for the... 06.11.2025  09:00