Metallurgy news

• Vallourec has signed a major contract for OCTG pipes for an offshore project in Brazil French pipe manufacturer Vallourec has announced the signing of a major OCTG pipe supply contract with Shell after competitive bidding covering offshore operations in Brazil.According to Vallurek, the agreement covers the supply of OCTG products and services (oil pipes) for Shell's offshore... 12.01.2026  15:00

• Arabian Gulf Steel considers takeover of Specialty Steel UK The UAE-based steel company Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI) has approached the UK government about a potential takeover of Specialty Steel UK (SSUK), which announced forced liquidation last summer, according to a report by the British Sky News channel.AGSI is among a small number of parties... 12.01.2026  15:00

• ArcelorMittal Belgium is considering closing the production of customized blanks ArcelorMittal Belgium has confirmed that it has initiated a formal procedure to inform and consult with employee representatives regarding the future of customized semi-finished products production in Ghent.This procedure follows an internal review of the business which identified serious... 12.01.2026  14:00

• The production of the French metallurgical industry in November 2025 decreased by two percent compared to October According to statistics published by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Research of France (INSEE), French industrial production increased by 0.3 percent month-on-month in November last year after falling by 0.1 percent in October last year. In September-November, industrial... 12.01.2026  14:00

• Gerber Steel warns EU of serious errors in CBAM defaults, calls for urgent correction German stainless steel distributor Gerber Steel has announced that it has formally notified the European Commission of what it calls serious deficiencies in the default emission values ​​published under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).The default values ​​in question were published in ... 12.01.2026  13:00

• South Korean Hyundai Steel wins contract with Shinan offshore wind energy funds According to local media, South Korean steel company Hyundai Steel has signed a contract worth 611.5 billion South Korean won ($416.8 million) for the supply of foundation structures for an offshore wind energy project off the coast of Sinan, South Korea.Under a contract between Hyundai Steel and... 12.01.2026  13:00

• Salzgitter plans to cut Hüttenwerke-Krupp Mannesmann German steelmaker Salzgitter Group plans to downsize Hüttenwerke-Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) in Duisburg while maintaining operations in line with a revised structure and production volume, according to media reports. The plant currently has an annual capacity of four million tonnes.Operations will ... 12.01.2026  12:00

• The production of base metals in Turkey increased by 4.4 percent in November 2025 compared to October According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), in November last year, Turkey's monthly industrial production, adjusted for the season and calendar, increased by 2.5 percent compared to the previous month, while the calendar-adjusted index increased by 2.4 percent compared... 12.01.2026  12:00

• EC proposes new clause to temporarily suspend certain CBAM products amid price shocks The European Commission has proposed the inclusion of a new Article 27A in the regulation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), aimed at addressing situations in which the mechanism may cause serious price distortions in the EU internal market.Under the current structure of the CBAM,... 12.01.2026  11:00

• 747 key construction projects in China's Hebei Province in 2026 The Hebei Provincial Development and Reform Commission has published a list of key construction projects in Hebei Province in 2026. Accordingly, there will be 747 key construction projects in 2026, including 365 new projects and 382 ongoing construction projects, with a total investment of 1.56... 12.01.2026  11:00