Metallurgy news

• South Africa launches AD investigation into color-coated steel from China The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa has announced the launch of an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into color-coated steel from China.The investigation was launched at the request of domestic manufacturers ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and SAFAL Steel Pty,... 22.12.2025  16:00

• Australia issues final AD margin on rebar from four countries, including Turkey The Australian Anti-Dumping Commission has announced the final results of the administrative review of the Anti-dumping Duty (AD) order on rebar imports from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam for the inspection period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.The Commission found that... 22.12.2025  15:00

• GEM: Decarbonization of blast furnaces remains a key area of transition for the global steel industry Recent studies have shown that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global steel industry in 2023 amounted to about 4.43 gigatons of C02 equivalent (GtC02e), accounting for 8.2 percent of the total global greenhouse gas emissions of about 53.8 GtC02e this year. The share of the steel industry in... 22.12.2025  15:00

• German steel production fell by 9.3% in January-November 2025, with the sector demanding swift action to protect production According to information provided by the German Steel Federation Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl (WV Stahl), steel production in Germany fell 2.6 percent year-on-year to 2.84 million tons in November this year. In the first 11 months of this year, Germany's crude steel production fell 9.3 percent... 22.12.2025  14:00

• Kardemir from Turkey appointed a new general manager Turkish integrated producer of long products Kardemir Karabyuk Demir Celik Sanayi ve Tijaret A.Sh. (Kardemir) has submitted a notice to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) about the change of senior management.According to the company's statement, Dr. Dursunali Yashakan resigned as CEO on December... 22.12.2025  14:00

• Vallourec and Geostock deepen collaboration on hydrogen storage solutions and CCUS French pipe manufacturer Vallourec has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with French engineering company Geostock to strengthen cooperation in the development of large-scale underground storage infrastructure needed for the energy transition.The agreement focuses on hydrogen... 22.12.2025  13:00

• The Latin American steel market continues to decline in October 2025 According to the Latin American Steel Manufacturers Association (Alacero), the Latin American steel market continued to weaken in October 2025, with lower production, lower exports, higher imports, and lower visible consumption throughout the region.Production trends: crude steel and rolled... 22.12.2025  13:00

• SAIL signs long-term MDO agreement with KCCL for Rowghat iron ore block Indian state-owned steelmaker Steel Authority of India limited (SAIL) has entered into a long-term agreement with Kalinga Commercial Corporation limited (KCCL) to develop and operate the Rowghat iron ore block with a planned capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum, the company said in a statement... 22.12.2025  12:00

• ArcelorMittal to double renewable energy capacity in India with three new projects ArcelorMittal has announced the launch of three new renewable energy projects in India with a combined nominal solar and wind power capacity of 1 GW.Upon completion, these projects will double ArcelorMittal's renewable energy capacity in India to 2 GW and increase its global renewable energy... 22.12.2025  12:00

• New commercial property sales in China could fall by 6.2 percent in 2026 China's new commercial property sales could fall 6.2 percent year on year in 2026, with the rate of decline slowing from the decline recorded in 2025, the CIA, China's largest independent real estate research organization, has announced. Meanwhile, overall real estate investment in China is... 22.12.2025  11:00