Metallurgy news

• The volume of construction in the eurozone increased by 0.9 percent in December 2025 compared with November According to the first estimates of Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Union, in December last year, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector in the member states of the European Union (EU-27) increased by 0.2 percent compared to November and remained stable compared... 23.02.2026  17:00

• US imports of long steel in November 2025 fell by 31.4 percent compared to October U.S. long steel imports totaled 14,352 tons in November 2025, down 31.4 percent from October and 65.5 percent from November 2024, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. In value terms, imports of long steel were $15.97 million in November 2025, compared to $19.43... 23.02.2026  16:00

• Norwegian Blastr is in talks to acquire Specialty Steels UK According to media reports, Norwegian producer of environmentally friendly steel Blastr Green Steel is in talks to acquire the Specialty Steel UK (SSUK) plant of the British steel company Liberty Steel Group.Blastr was established to develop the pig iron and steel value chain in the UK and Europe... 23.02.2026  16:00

• Thailand's SSI promotes the country's green steel supply chain with sustainable products Thai steel manufacturer Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI) has taken a strategic step towards creating a systematic green steel supply chain across the upstream, downstream and downstream sectors through its SSI GREEN initiative, according to media reports. The company officially launched its... 23.02.2026  15:00

• Wire exports to the United States decreased by 27.5% in November 2025 compared to October According to export data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, exports of stretched wire to the United States totaled 6,550 tons in November last year, down 27.5% month-on-month and up 13.6% year-on-year. In value terms, wire exports totaled $16.23 million in November, compared with $20.67 million... 23.02.2026  15:00

• Turkish steel exporters step up diplomatic efforts amid risk of contraction in EU market Uğur Dalbeler, vice chairman and candidate for the position of the new chairman of the Turkish Steel Exporters Association (ÇİB), since the term of Adnan Aslan, the chairman of ÇİB, will end at the general assembly to be held in April this year, shared developments regarding the current activities o... 23.02.2026  14:00

• Australian Mineral Resources reports record earnings for the first half of fiscal year 2025-26, driven by Onslow Iron's performance According to Australian mining company Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes), the company achieved its strongest financial results for the first half of the year in the six months ended December 31, 2025, primarily driven by the results of its iron ore operations, in particular the Onslow Iron... 23.02.2026  14:00

• European car suppliers call on EU to protect auto supply chain amid growing competition from China The European Automotive Parts Suppliers Association (CLEPA) has called on the European Commission to prioritize industrial sovereignty and fair competition as Europe's automotive supply sector faces increasing external pressure, especially from China.Automotive suppliers account for approximately... 23.02.2026  13:00

• China urges US to abandon unilateral tariffs after Supreme Court ruling China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has called on the United States to lift all unilateral tariffs following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff measures, according to Chinese news outlet Global Times.A representative of the Chinese Ministry of... 23.02.2026  13:00

• UNESID warns Europe must act now to protect and rebuild its industrial base The Spanish steel association UNESID has called on policymakers and industry leaders to take decisive action to restore Europe's industrial strength and competitiveness. The association highlights growing concerns about Europe's shrinking industrial base, increased global competition and structural... 23.02.2026  12:00