Metallurgy news

• M Resources partners with Hazer Group for potential acquisition of Whyalla steelworks Australian miner M Resources has announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australian clean technology developer Hazer Group limited to jointly advance a potential bid for the Whyalla steelworks.Methane pyrolysis plays a central role in decarbonization strategyIn As part of... 24.12.2025  16:00

• Samarco expansion suspended due to environmental concerns The Federal Court in the state of Minas Gerais has issued a precautionary measure, suspending work on expanding the mining activities of Samarco, a Brazilian producer of iron ore and pellets.According to the local press, the suspension was based on alleged environmental violations in a "long-term... 24.12.2025  16:00

• Taiwan's export orders for base metals fell 8.8 percent in January-November 2025 According to statistics released by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan's export orders for basic metals and products totaled $1.94 billion in November this year, down 0.5 percent from November 2024 and up 0.9 percent from the previous month. In November, Taiwan's export orders for base... 24.12.2025  15:00

• Global DRI production increased by 4.5 percent in November 2025 According to data released by the World Steel Association (worldsteel), global direct reduction iron (DRI) production in 12 countries, accounting for approximately 85 percent of total global DRI production in 2024, totaled 11.13 million metric tons in November this year, down 3.1 percent... 24.12.2025  15:00

• Ukraine initiates a recall on the cessation of supplies of seamless stainless steel pipes from China The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade of Ukraine (ICIT) announced the beginning of a review of the validity period of the anti-dumping duty (AD) on seamless stainless steel pipes from China.The investigation was launched at the request of the domestic manufacturer of seamless... 24.12.2025  14:00

• Saudi SENAAT announces 92.9 million dollar Steel Construction contract with Algeria Saudi Arabia-based SENAAT has announced that its Egyptian-based steel supply subsidiary Zamil Structural Steel Co. has signed a contract worth 348.65 million Saudi riyals (US$92.9 million) with Elegancia Steel W.L.L., a Qatari steel service provider.Under the agreement, Zamil Structural Steel will... 24.12.2025  14:00

• NBS: In mid-December 2025, local Chinese prices for rebar decreased by 0.7 percent In mid-December (December 11-20) this year, China's average price for 20mm HRB 400E rebar fell by 22 yuan per ton (US$3.1 per ton) or 0.7 percent to 3,169.8 yuan per ton (US$449 per ton) compared with the price in early December (December 1-10), the National Bureau announced China.... 24.12.2025  13:00

• Steel production in Turkey increased by 9.9% in November 2025% According to a statement released by the Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD), the country's crude steel production increased by 9.9 percent year-on-year to 3.31 million tons in November this year. The country's bullion production increased by 9.4 percent to 2.09 million tons, while slab... 24.12.2025  13:00

• Australia expects iron ore prices to fall amid weak steel demand until 2027 The Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources has announced that it forecasts a gradual decline in iron ore prices until the end of 2027 due to weak steel demand and increased iron ore supply.Spot iron ore prices have remained stable at just above $100/t since August this year.... 24.12.2025  12:00

• Japan's steel demand forecast for the 1st quarter of 2026 signals a 1.6 percent decline. According to the Japanese Ministry of Commerce (METI), crude steel demand in Japan is expected to reach 20.05 million tons in the first quarter of 2026, down 0.8 percent from the previous quarter and down 1.7 percent from the same quarter of 2025.The latest METI report predicts that Japan's steel... 24.12.2025  12:00