Metallurgy news

• German SMEs demand immediate government action amid rising energy and transport prices A coalition of German trade associations, led by the BVMW (association of small and medium-sized enterprises) and supported by numerous organizations from the metals, logistics and recycling sectors, has issued a statement warning the German federal government that the energy and mobility cost... 21.04.2026  16:00

• Rebar production in China decreased by 12.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS), in the period from January to March of this year, rebar production in China amounted to 42.319 million tons, which is 12.3 percent less than last year.In the specified period, domestic wire rod production totaled 31.247 million tons,... 21.04.2026  16:00

• ÇİB: Turkish steel sector focuses on green transformation to counter price pressure According to media reports, the Turkish Steel Exporters Association (ÇIB), which took part in the Wire & Tube 2026 exhibition held in Dusseldorf from April 13 to 17 with the participation of 197 companies, said that Turkish firms, distinguished by geographical proximity, fast delivery and high ... 21.04.2026  15:00

• Tata Steel to introduce SMS Group technology at Jamshedpur plant as part of decarbonization plans Indian steel company Tata Steel Limited has signed a definitive agreement with Paul Wurth of SMS Group to implement the latest "EASyMelt" technology at the Jamshedpur steel mill in India as part of its decarbonization plans, according to a company report on Tuesday, April 21.The plan is to... 21.04.2026  15:00

• Rio Tinto reports an increase in iron ore production in the first quarter of 2026, despite a deterioration in supplies due to weather conditions Rio Tinto increased iron ore production in the first quarter of 2026 due to strong mining performance in the Pilbara, although supplies were limited by cyclone-related disruptions. Sales increased slightly, while the first delivery of Simandou to China was a key milestone.High production... 21.04.2026  14:00

• Japan's export orders for new vessels increased in March 2026 compared to February According to data released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association (JSEA), Japanese export orders for new vessels in March this year increased by 458.9 percent in tonnage compared to the previous month, rising to 27 vessels, including 1 container ship, 21 general cargo vessels and 5 tankers,... 21.04.2026  14:00

• NBS: New home prices in China's first-tier cities fell 2.2% in March, but hopes for recovery emerge In March this year, of the 70 major cities in China surveyed, new home prices in first-tier cities rose 0.2 percent month-on-month, compared with the stable trend observed in February, while declining 2.2 percent year-on-year, maintaining the same rate of decline compared with the year-on-year... 21.04.2026  13:00

• Manganese ore shipments through Port Hedland increased by 147.1% in March 2026 compared to February In March of this year, shipments of manganese ore from Australia's Port Hedland totaled 126,000 metric tons, up 147.1% month-on-month and 5% year-on-year, according to monthly data released by the Port Hedland Port Authority.Meanwhile, China accounted for 59.5% of total manganese ore shipments this... 21.04.2026  13:00

• US CRC imports rose 7.8 percent in February 2026 compared to January U.S. imports of cold-rolled coil totaled 72,843 tons in February this year, up 7.8 percent month-on-month and down 28.6 percent year-over-year, according to preliminary U.S. Commerce Department census data. In value terms, CRC imports were $69.34 million in February this year, compared to $59.27... 21.04.2026  12:00

• Total steel exports to Ukraine decreased by 9.7 percent in January-March 2026 In January-March of this year, the total volume of steel production in Ukraine amounted to 1.34 million tons compared with 1.44 million tons for the same period in 2025, according to data published by the Association of Steel Producers of Ukraine Ukrmetallurgprom. About 820,000 tons or 61.1 percent... 21.04.2026  12:00