Metallurgy news

• Analysts expect a decrease in Usiminas' net profit in the third quarter of 2025 Genial Investments analysts predict that Usiminas, a Brazilian steel producer, will report net sales of 6.466 billion Brazilian reais (1.19 billion U.S. dollars) for the third quarter of 2025, down 2.4 percent from the previous quarter. EBITDA is expected to increase by 0.6 percent to 411 million... 16.10.2025  07:00

• Kametstal begins a major overhaul of the 400/200 rolling mill to improve efficiency The Kametstal Metallurgical Plant, a subsidiary of the Ukrainian mining and metallurgical group Metinvest, announced the start of large-scale repair work on the 400/200 rolling mill as part of a maintenance and modernization program until 2025.The repair work is aimed at increasing the reliability... 15.10.2025  19:00

• Bekaert and IKK Mateenbar partner to develop hybrid reinforcement systems for sustainable construction Belgian steel cord and wire manufacturer Bekaert has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian company IKK Mateenbar to jointly develop low-carbon concrete reinforcement systems. The new hybrid systems combine Mateenbar's glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)... 15.10.2025  18:00

• Russia's Severstal has opened a new production facility in Orel The Russian steel company Severstal Steel Solutions, part of the Severstal Group, has opened a large steel complex in Orel, which has become one of the largest industrial upgrades in the Russian manufacturing sector. Thanks to investments of 3.5 billion rubles, supported by the Russian Industrial... 15.10.2025  18:00

• Production of lead and zinc will exceed demand in the next two years - ilzsg Global lead and zinc production will exceed demand in 2025 and 2026, predicts the International Lead and Zinc Research Group (ILZSG).The output of refined lead is expected to increase by 2% this year to 13.34 million tons. This will mainly be driven by increased production in Canada, Germany,... 15.10.2025  18:00

• Resonac Graphite and Hydnum Steel to improve efficiency and sustainability in steel production Japanese graphite electrode manufacturer Resonac Graphite has announced a collaboration with Spanish steelmaker Hydnum Steel to improve sustainability and operational safety in electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production. The partnership aims to combine technological innovation with environmental... 15.10.2025  17:00

• The Japanese company Tetsusho is expanding its presence in Asia, opening new subsidiaries in India, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Japanese steel trading and distribution company Tetsusho Corporation, a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation, has announced the opening of three subsidiaries in India, Vietnam and Bangladesh, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the fast-growing steel and manufacturing markets in... 15.10.2025  17:00

• Draft resolution of the Russian Ministry of Finance aimed at supporting ferrous metallurgy enterprises in difficult financial conditions The situation caused disappointment among industry representatives, considering the proposed measures insufficient. According to Vedomosti newspaper sources, market participants expressed the opinion that the proposed solutions would have only a minor impact on the situation of the metallurgical... 15.10.2025  17:00

• IMF raises global economic growth forecast to 3.2% for 2025, warns of protectionist risks According to an October 2025 report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the global economy is adjusting to a period marked by slowing growth, persistent inflation differentials, and increasing protectionist measures.The IMF raised its global growth forecast to 3.2 percent in 2025 and 3.1... 15.10.2025  16:00

• Yamato Steel has commissioned Japan's first compact roller rectifier Yamato Steel Co. Ltd., one of the leading Japanese manufacturers of beams and profiles, has completed the commissioning of a compact roller straightener (CRS) supplied by the German manufacturer SMS Group. According to SMS Group, this is the first CRS machine ever operated in Japan.The CRS system... 15.10.2025  16:00