Metallurgy news

• Brazilian pig iron exports decline in October Brazilian pig iron exports reached 354,100 tons in November, up from 460,100 tons in October, according to the foreign trade agency SECEX.The main reason for the decline was the reduction in supplies to the United States.November destinations were the United States (289,100 tons at $384/t), Europe... 06.12.2025  00:00

• The value of exports of steel products from France in January-September 2025 decreased by 3.5 percent According to statistics published by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, between January and September this year, France's main steel and ferroalloy exports amounted to 7.15 billion euros, down 3.5 percent year on year.During the period, France exported steel pipes and tubes worth... 05.12.2025  21:00

• Hashima is the ghost island of Japan Not far from the city of Nagasaki lies the small island of Hashima, known as "Ship Island" because of its silhouette from the sea.In the 19th century, coal mining began here, and in 1890 the island was bought by Mitsubishi Corporation. Hashima gradually turned into a self—sufficient city: m... 05.12.2025  21:00

• The cost of imports of steel products to France in January-September 2025 decreased by 10.7 percent According to statistics published by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, between January and September this year, imports of major steel products and ferroalloys into France amounted to 6.66 billion euros, a decrease of 10.7 percent year on year.During the period, France imported... 05.12.2025  20:00

• Assofermet: Italian scrap metal market stable in November, with some signs of recovery According to the monthly market report published by Assofermet, an Italian association representing companies involved in the trade, distribution and processing of steel and metals, the market remained stable in November 2025, showing some signs of recovery.Italian ferrous scrap marketIn November... 05.12.2025  20:00

• The main cultural event of this week: after 10 years of construction, the Zilart Museum and Exhibition Center was opened There are 4 exhibitions, 5 floors, 8 thousand exhibits and 13 thousand square meters. Now it is the largest private museum in Russia.The complex was designed by the superstar of Russian architecture Sergei Choban. The main feature of the building is that it is made of copper and will change color... 05.12.2025  18:00

• India: Wholesale imports of HRC fell by almost 55 percent year-on-year in November 25, despite the expiration of the provisional protective duty. Imports of bulk hot-rolled steel (HRC) to India in November 2025 totaled 260,212 tons, which represents a sharp decrease of 54 percent from about 571,656 tons in November 2024. Moreover, imports fell 34 percent from the 391,856 tons recorded in October, leading to increased shipments ahead of the... 05.12.2025  17:00

• IREPAS: Great uncertainty puts pressure on the global long position market, the prospects are extremely unstable According to IREPAS, as the end of the year and the holiday period approach, the situation on the global long products market is far from positive, and the market prospects are affected by many uncertainties. Demand remains low in most regions, and rising costs worsen the situation of many... 05.12.2025  17:00

• Well, Norilsk Nickel is among the growth leaders today, amid a new rise in copper prices. Anyway, the bull market in metals has been very supportive of stocks all year. This is the situation in terms of profitability since the beginning of the year:Platinum 79.31%Palladium 59.92%Copper 35.41%Norilsk Nickel 15.93%The Moscow Exchange index is -5.30% over the same period.Let me remind you that these metals account for the majority of the company's revenue — 65%.This i... 05.12.2025  17:00

• India is considering changing its energy plan to expand the use of coal until 2047 - an unprecedented increase in coal power capacity The proposal marks a major departure from current projections that net growth will peak by 2035Modi: India, Russia agree on economic cooperation program to expand trade until 2030The energy plan links to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitions to make the country energy independent and upgrade its... 05.12.2025  17:00