Metallurgy news

• Why is strengthening the EU ETS crucial to maintaining industrial competitiveness? According to the Paris-based think tank Institute of Climate Economics (I4CE), proposals to weaken EU carbon market rules would represent a strategic mistake.Economists Benoit Leguet and Jean Pisani-Ferry argue that Europe should instead strengthen the EU's Emissions trading System (ETS) to support... 13.03.2026  12:00

• Iron ore imports to Turkey increased by 16.2% in January 2026 In January of this year, Turkey's iron ore imports increased by 33.5 percent month-on-month and 16.2 percent year-on-year to 927,695 metric tons, according to data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The value of these imports amounted to $97.65 million, which is 27.3% more... 13.03.2026  11:00

• India's Jindal Steel Limited becomes preferred bidder for another iron ore block in Odisha The Indian company Jindal Steel Limited has become the preferred bidder for the Rengalaberha North-East Extension and Nuagan West iron ore sites in Odisha, a representative of the state government said on Friday, March 13.The official stated that the 84-hectare site has been explored to the G2... 13.03.2026  11:00

• CAAM: Commercial vehicle sales in China rose 3.9 percent in January-February 2026 In January-February this year, China's commercial vehicle production and sales were 660,000 units and 627,000 units, up 7.0 percent and 3.9 percent year on year, respectively, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).In February alone, China's commercial vehicle... 13.03.2026  10:00

• CAAM: Passenger car sales in China decreased by 10.7 percent in January-February 2026 In January-February of this year, passenger car production and sales in China totaled 3.462 million units and 3.524 million units, down 12% and 10.7% year-on-year, respectively.In February alone, China's passenger car production and sales totaled 1.4 million units and 1.536 million units, down... 13.03.2026  10:00

• Chinese shipbuilding capacity will exceed 60 million tons in 2026 According to the China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI), China's total shipbuilding output is likely to exceed 60.0 million deadweight tons (dwt) in 2026, up from 53.69 million dwt.As of the end of December 2026, ship orders The deadweight of Chinese shipbuilding enterprises is... 13.03.2026  09:00

• The Indian research organization CRRI and AMNS have signed an agreement to study the use of iron ore tailings in road construction. The Central Institute of Road Research of India (CRRI), a division of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has signed an agreement with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Limited India (AMNS India) to study the use of iron ore tailings in road construction, according to a joint... 13.03.2026  09:00

• CSN's net loss in 2025 decreased compared to 2024 Brazilian steel and iron ore producer Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) reported a net loss of $290 million for the full year 2025, compared with a higher loss of $296 million recorded in 2024, the company said in a press release today.CSN said net sales rose 2.5 percent to 8.615 billion and ... 12.03.2026  23:00

• Samarco's net losses in 2025 will increase by 79.4%, despite operational improvements Brazilian iron ore and pellet producer Samarco's net loss rose nearly 80 percent for all of 2025 to $4.612 billion, compared with a net loss of $2.571 billion for 2024, the company said in a press release today.The results reflect costs related to compensation paid in connection with the 2015... 12.03.2026  18:00

• SMS Group upgrades Jingye wire rod line in China German plant SMS Group announced that Chinese steel manufacturer Jingye Medium Plate Co. Ltd. selected the company to upgrade the No. 1 high-speed wire rod line at its Yingkou, China plant. According to SMS Group, the project aims to expand the line's product diameter range while improving... 12.03.2026  17:00