Metallurgy news

• Exports of wire rod from Brazil jumped 26.2 percent in March. Brazil's wire rod exports reached 40,900 metric tons (mt) in March, up from 32,400 mt in February, up 26.23 percent, according to the Foreign Trade Secretariat SECEX of the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade.The increase mainly reflects a 50 percent increase in exports to the... 14.04.2026  02:00

• US and Canada drilling rig count declines - Week 15 of 2026 Baker Hughes reported that for the week ended April 10, 2026, the number of rotary drilling rigs in the United States fell by three rigs each week to 545.The number of gas drilling rigs decreased by three to 127 , and the number of total oil drilling rigs remained unchanged at 411. The total... 13.04.2026  19:00

• Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up energy and logistics costs, raising risks for the steel industry. Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have renewed concerns in global markets, with immediate impacts on energy, logistics and supply chains. The US naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, which comes into force today, April 13, represents one of the most significant measures seen... 13.04.2026  18:00

• Car production in Turkey fell by 6.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 In March this year, Turkey's car production totaled 106,572 units, down 14.1 percent year-on-year and 8.1 percent month-on-month, according to monthly statistics released by the Turkish Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD). During January-March of the year, car production in Turkey amounted... 13.04.2026  17:00

• Interpipe will supply steel pipes for an offshore wind project in the UK Ukrainian steel pipe and railway products manufacturer Interpipe has announced the supply of steel pipes to an offshore wind project in the UK, marking its participation in the development of renewable energy infrastructure. The wind farm is located approximately 69 kilometers off the Suffolk coast... 13.04.2026  17:00

• Vale advances maintenance of Oman pellet plant amid risks in Middle East Brazilian miner Vale announced a planned shutdown of its pelletizing operations in Oman amid rising geopolitical risks stemming from conflict in the Middle East, according to a Bloomberg report based on people familiar with the matter.The shutdowns originally planned for the first half of the year... 13.04.2026  16:00

• The turnover of base metals in Turkey in February 2026 increased by 0.3 percent compared to January According to data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), in February this year, Turkey's monthly industrial turnover index increased by 4.1 percent compared to the previous month, and the calendar-adjusted index increased by 31.7 percent compared to February 2025.In this month, the... 13.04.2026  16:00

• The US has launched an investigation into tin products from China, Taiwan and Turkey. The United States International Trade Commission announced that it has initiated an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into imports of rolled tin products from China, Taiwan and Turkey, and a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into imports of these products from China following a petition filed... 13.04.2026  15:00

• Serbian company Utva Silosi selects Danieli for new ERW pipe line in Serbia Italian equipment manufacturer Danieli Technologies has announced that Serbia-based Utva Silosi AD Kovin has selected its subsidiary Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA to supply a new electric welded welding (ERW) pipe production line, marking an investment aimed at expanding its production... 13.04.2026  15:00

• Thyssenkrupp expands presence in North America with acquisition of Aceroteca Thyssenkrupp Materials Services announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Mexico's Aceroteca Trading, marking a strategic move to expand its presence in North America and support growing trends overseas.Aceroteca operates a processing and service center for flat-rolled carbon steel in Santa... 13.04.2026  14:00