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• German metallurgists express strong support for the European local content strategy The German Steel and Metalworking Association (WSM) has given a clear "yes" to the adoption of European local content rules, arguing that such policies are vital for fair competition, sustainable value creation and industrial sustainability in the EU.WSM leaders stressed that support for local... 19.02.2026  18:00

• Property sales in Turkey plummeted in January 2026 from December In January of this year, total property sales in Turkey totaled 111,480 units, down 58.0% month-on-month and 4.7% year-on-year, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK).In this month, sales were mainly concentrated in Istanbul, where 20,412 units of real estate were... 19.02.2026  18:00

• Consumer confidence in Turkey increased by 2.3 percent in February 2026 compared to According to the monthly consumer trends survey published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the consumer confidence index* in Turkey, which stood at 83.7 points in January this year, rose 2.3 percent month-on-month to 85.7 points in February this year, having previously increased by 0.3... 19.02.2026  17:00

• The BILDCO division has signed an agreement with CIEC on the modernization of the Abu Dhabi reinforcement plant. On February 18, BILDCO Reinforcing Steel Services, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's National Building Materials Company, signed an agreement with Hong Kong-based CIEC Group to modernize its reinforcement plant in Abu Dhabi.According to the company's statement, the project will focus on the... 19.02.2026  17:00

• The EEC extends the validity of AD measures regarding seamless OCTG from China The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the executive body of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which includes Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Armenia, announced the extension of the anti-dumping duty on seamless petroleum products (OCTG) from China until December 21, 2026... 19.02.2026  16:00

• U. S. pipe exports decreased by 15.9 percent in November 2025 compared to October According to the export data of the US Department of Commerce, exports from the United States of structural pipes amounted to 5,440 tons in November last year, which is 15.9 percent less than in October and 40.2 percent less than in November 2024. In value terms, exports of structural pipes totaled... 19.02.2026  16:00

• US wafer roll imports down 27.8 percent in November 2025 compared to October U.S. imports of wafer coils totaled 34,528 tons in November 2025, down 27.8 percent from October and down 46.5 percent from November 2024, according to preliminary U.S. Commerce Department census data. In value terms, coil slab imports were $25.65 million in November 2025, up from $30.16 million in... 19.02.2026  15:00

• SMS Group to supply CCS mill stands for Yamato Steel heavy profile mill The German manufacturer of SMS Group plants announced the conclusion of a contract with the Japanese steel company Yamato Steel Co. Ltd. for a major modernization program at the Himeji steel plant for the installation of advanced compact cartridge stands (CCS). The upgrade, which is scheduled to be... 19.02.2026  15:00

• Rio Tinto's 2025 financial results reflect robust iron ore earnings Australian miner Rio Tinto announced financial results for 2025.The company's net profit for 2025 was $9.96 billion, compared to $11.55 billion in 2024. In 2025, the company's consolidated sales revenue increased 7.9 percent to $54.04 billion compared to 2024. The company's underlying EBITDA for... 19.02.2026  14:00

• Iron ore exports through Port Hedland decreased by 3.3 percent in January 2026 compared to December In January of this year, iron ore shipments from Australia's Port Hedland decreased by 3.3 percent month-on-month and increased by 7.2 percent year-on-year to 49,222,421 tons.According to information released by the Port Hedland Port Authority, iron ore shipments from Port Hedland to China totaled... 19.02.2026  14:00