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US OCTG exports fall 13.4% in AugustUS exports of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) totaled 13,300 metric tons in August 2026, down 13.4% from July and 12.8% from a year earlier, according to the US Department of Commerce.Exports were valued at $37.2 million, compared with $41.9 million in July and $39.9 million in August 2025. Canada…
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US rebar imports fall 20.9% month on month in AugustThe US imported 88,878 metric tons of rebar in August 2026, down 20.9% from July but up 146.8% from a year earlier, according to preliminary census data released by the US Department of Commerce.The value of imports was $48.7 million, compared with $59 million in July and $19.7 million in August…
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Canada and Ontario announce C$8.7 billion industrial support packageThe Canadian government and the province of Ontario have announced a joint support package for the steel, automotive and critical minerals sectors. The measures are intended to help businesses affected by US tariffs.A joint fund will support the steel industry. Over five years, the federal…
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IDC reaches preliminary deal to take control of ArcelorMittal South AfricaSouth Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has reached a preliminary agreement with ArcelorMittal to take control of its local subsidiary, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA). The deal is valued at about 10 billion rand ($610 million) and is expected to be completed by the…
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UNESID seeks an extra €43 million in compensation for Spanish steelmakersSpain’s steel producers’ association UNESID has called for higher compensation for indirect carbon costs. The proposed allocation for 2026 is €157 million, €43 million short of what the sector needs, local media report.UNESID estimates that steelmakers require €200 million to cover the cost of…
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Moldova’s MMZ faces scrap supply risks after permit expiresMoldova’s steelmaker MMZ, based in Rîbnița, could face disruptions to scrap procurement after its waste-management permit expired on October 20, 2026, without being renewed, local media reported. Customs authorities confirmed that transactions requiring the permit would not be authorized without an…
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JSW starts mining at new faces in Pniówek and KnurówPolish coal producer Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) has begun mining at new faces at its Pniówek and Knurów mines. Their combined reserves total 688,000 metric tons of coal. Operations at face N-9 in Pniówek began on October 20, while work at face No. 6 in Knurów started on October 19, the…
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China’s CMRG agrees annual iron ore supply deal with Rio TintoChina’s state-owned China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has reached an agreement with Australia’s Rio Tinto for annual iron ore supplies. Reuters reported the deal, citing sources familiar with the matter.CMRG verbally informed some Chinese steelmakers of the agreement on October 21. The group was…
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India to review 2019 National Mineral PolicyIndia’s Ministry of Mines has begun reviewing the National Mineral Policy 2019. A nine-member panel will assess changes in the sector, with particular attention to critical minerals and recycling, and submit its recommendations within two months.The panel is headed by an additional secretary at the…
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EUROFER backs EU low-carbon steel incentives for automakersThe European Steel Association (EUROFER) has welcomed a compromise among three political groups in the European Parliament on emissions rules for cars and vans. The proposal would give automakers an incentive to use low-carbon steel produced in the EU.Under the agreement between the European…
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