Metallurgy news

• UK begins review of expiry of AD tariff on wire rod from China The UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has announced that it has initiated a review of the duration of anti-dumping duty (AD) on wire rod from China.The investigation, which covers the period from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025, was launched at the request of domestic manufacturer 7 Steel (UK)... 29.01.2026  15:00

• Prices for former India HDG are stable as factories shut down export offers amid strong local demand Prices for hot-dip galvanizing coils (HDG) in India remained "relatively" stable last week, as trading activity fell silent after sellers suspended submitting offers amid steady domestic sales of flat products, and therefore they are unwilling to promote discounted sales abroad.Sources reported... 29.01.2026  15:00

• EU commercial vehicle registrations down 8% in 2025 amid tough economic climate Registrations of new commercial vehicles in the European Union (EU) fell by eight percent year-on-year to 1,792,971 units in 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). The EU commercial vehicle market experienced a difficult year in 2025, with registrations... 29.01.2026  14:00

• Taiwan's CSC reports an operating loss for 2025 China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan's largest steel producer, has announced preliminary financial results for the full year 2025.In December, the company's carbon steel sales totaled 608,055 tons, while carbon steel sales totaled 7.38 million tons for the full year.In 2025, CSC's operating... 29.01.2026  14:00

• Alacero: Latin America sees a decline in production and an increase in imports in January-November 2025 The Latin American Steel Association (Alacero) said November 2025 marked a shift from previous months, with stable steel production and a slight decline in imports year-on-year, while apparent consumption continued to weaken across the region.Alacero reported that steel production in Latin America... 29.01.2026  13:00

• Swedish SSAB reports lower operating profit for 2025, shipments will improve in the first quarter of 2026 Swedish special steel manufacturer SSAB has published financial results for 2025.In 2025, the company reported a net profit of SEK 4.9 billion ($554.85 million), compared with a net profit of SEK 6.52 billion in 2024, and sales revenue of SEK 96.22 billion ($10.88 billion) in the year indicated,... 29.01.2026  13:00

• UkrFA calls on government to act as electrometallurgy sector faces critical pressure on energy costs The Ukrainian Association of Ferroalloys and Electrometallurgy Manufacturers (UkrFA) reported that it has officially appealed to the Ukrainian government, warning of the critical situation in the country's electrometallurgy sector and calling for the pilot implementation of state support... 29.01.2026  12:00

• Ukrainian Interpipe has signed a contract for the supply of pipes for an Italian infrastructure project Interpipe, a Ukrainian manufacturer of steel pipes and railway wheels, has announced the conclusion of a 12-month supply contract related to a major infrastructure project in Italy, covering shipments totaling 2,600 tons of steel pipes.The pipes will be used in foundation work along the... 29.01.2026  12:00

• Egypt discusses $10 billion steel investment with China's Xinfeng Steel The Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Transport has announced that negotiations are underway with Chinese steel producer Xinfeng Steel to establish a large-scale integrated steel complex focused on the production of automotive steel.Annual production capacity is planned at 10 million tonsAccording... 29.01.2026  11:00

• Algeria sends first iron ore from Gara Djebilet mine for processing to Tosyali Algerie According to local media reports, Algeria transported the first shipment of iron ore extracted from the Gara Jebilet mine in Tindouf province, marking a key milestone in the country's long-planned mineral export strategy.The initial shipment of about 1,450 tons of iron ore from the mine of the... 29.01.2026  11:00