Metallurgy news

• Egyptian Arcosteel announces allocation of 6 billion Egyptian pounds for new investments in 2026 Egyptian specialty steel manufacturer Arcosteel, part of the El Ashry Steel Group, has announced a major investment program worth 6 billion Egyptian pounds (126 million US dollars) for 2026 aimed at expanding steel processing capacity and strengthening its position in both the domestic and export... 14.01.2026  16:00

• In January-November 2025, Turkish CRC imports increased by 44.6 percent. According to preliminary data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), in November 2025, imports of cold-rolled coils (CRC) to Turkey, including fully wound ones, amounted to 107,047 metric tons, which is 24.1 percent more than in October and 86.3 percent more year-on-year. Meanwhile,... 14.01.2026  15:00

• UK may narrow scope of AD Investigation into HR steel plate from South Korea According to the UK Trade Protection Authority (TRA), the scope of the ongoing UK anti-dumping investigation into imports of rolled steel from South Korea may be narrowed.According to the British authorities, a proposal has been received to exclude wide thick-rolled products with a width of 2500 mm... 14.01.2026  15:00

• Vale will make a final investment decision on the construction of a low-carbon steel megahub in Oman in 2026. Brazilian mining company Vale is nearing a final investment decision this year for the construction of a $5 billion low-carbon steel megahub in Oman's Dukm Special Economic Zone, designed to make the country a major producer of environmentally friendly steel and strengthen its industrial... 14.01.2026  14:00

• Italy's ADI commissioners demand 7 billion euros in damages from ArcelorMittal According to international media reports, the extraordinary Commissioners of the Acciaierie d'Italia (ADI), formerly Ilva, have filed a lawsuit in a Milan court demanding damages of 7 billion euros from a former ArcelorMittal shareholder.The move comes at a time when the Italian government is... 14.01.2026  14:00

• Tin exports from Indonesia increased to 53 thousand tons in 2025 In 2025, Indonesia increased exports of tin ingots and tin solder by 15.3% to 53.05 thousand tons, the country's Ministry of Trade reported.In particular, in December, shipments increased by 6.8% and amounted to just over 5 thousand tons.Indonesia is the world's largest exporter of... 14.01.2026  14:00

• Ukrainian Interpipe reported a decrease in net profit and pipe production in January-September 2025 Interpipe, a Ukrainian manufacturer of steel pipes and railway wheels, announced financial and operating results for January-September 2025.During the specified period, the company generated a net profit of $114.27 million compared to $203.03 million recorded in the same period last year, and its... 14.01.2026  13:00

• ABB completes modernization of chipboard power supply reliability for the Australian InfraBuild project Global technology company ABB has upgraded the electric arc furnace (EDP) power supply system at the Australian steel company InfraBuild's Laverton smelter to improve reliability and reduce maintenance risks.ABB said the project included the installation of two VD4-AF vacuum circuit breakers... 14.01.2026  13:00

• Turkish steel industry cooperates with Malaysia An important step has been taken in the Turkish stainless steel industry to increase supplies and diversify the market. The Turkish Association of Stainless Steel Industrialists and Businesses (PASID) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Bahru Sustainable, one of the... 14.01.2026  12:00

• Ferrexpo production will decrease in 2025 due to war-related issues Swiss mining company Ferrexpo, whose main interests are in Ukrainian iron ore assets, has announced production results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2025.In the fourth quarter of last year, the company's total commercial production decreased by 28.9 percent compared to the previous... 14.01.2026  12:00