Metallurgy news

• Brazil revised the Forecast for the production of steel in 2013 The Aço Brasil Institute revised its forecast for the production of steel in Brazil for 2013 due to the weak growth of local demand. The steel smelting is expected here at the level of 34 million 500 thousand tons, a slightly more level of 2012. In 2013, Brazilian steel exports will be reduced ... 24.08.2013  12:01

• Türkiye considers the investigation on the import of steel pipes politically motivated Turkish exporters said that the newly begun investigation that Turkish manufacturers of steel pipes sold them at extremely low prices in the United States is unfair and ignores a similar situation with developed markets. The US Department of Trade in July 2013 launched one of its largest trade... 24.08.2013  11:55

• In China, the growth of explosion prices for iron ore continues The steel market in China is on the way to recovery, as evidenced by the jump in the spotal prices of iron ore even further from five maximums of the month. Traiders in Shanghai find that it is difficult to accept rising prices for such a high level after a quick rise in the last few weeks, so... 23.08.2013  15:27

• Brazilia metallurgists concern the reduction of import duties The Institute of Steel Brazil said that the decision of the Ministry of Finance of Brazil to reduce the rates of import customs duties per 100 goods, including steel products, will negatively affect the Brazilian steel industry. The Institute of Steel believes that the change in the current duties... 23.08.2013  14:34

• Export of leaf stainless steel from Japan decreased by 8 percent According to the data of customs statistics published by the Japanese Ministry of Finance, the export of flat rental of stainless steel from the rising sun was 65 thousand tons in June 2013, increasing 7.5 percent compared to the previous month and decreasing by the APPG-2012 by 8.1 percent. In... 23.08.2013  13:46

• Global production of straight recovery iron increased by 10 percent According to the World Steel Association (WorldSteel), steel production (DRI) in July 2013 increased by 9.78 percent of the APPG-2012 and amounted to 4 million 736 thousand tons throughout the world. Most of all, in the DRI process, was obtained in India, which has long been the leader in the... 22.08.2013  13:13

• The Mariupol plant named after Ilyich took first place in the nomination manufacturer of the products of the metallurgical industry Within the framework of the “Colorful Ukraine” campaign, the All -Ukrainian contest “Best Domestic Product of 2013” ​​was held in which MMK named after Ilyich became the winner in the nomination “Product of the Products of the Metallurgical Industry”. The competition was attended by the best ent... 22.08.2013  10:16

• European steel industry in a deep crisis The European steel industry is in a deep crisis. Several large corporations have already announced multiple dismissions due to excess capacity and reduction of markets. The entire branch of Europe is currently awaiting a complete reorganization. Almost all metallurgical companies in Europe... 22.08.2013  09:58

• Qatar sends the second batch of liquefied gas to Egypt The Qatar sent the second for a month of August the tanker of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Egypt, who struggled to cover his needs for energy even before the overthrow of the Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. The State Information Agency of Catarus reported that the tanker left Ras Laffan the... 21.08.2013  20:52

• World production of cast iron increased by 4.3 percent In July 2013, the production of Chugun in the World Association countries became World Steel Association (WorldSteel) amounted to 98 million tons, which is 2.5 percent more than in June and 4.3 percent higher than in APPG-2012. The production of cast iron in Asia amounted to 76 million tons,... 21.08.2013  17:48