Metallurgy news

• Pig iron imports to Turkey increased by 71.6 percent in January-November 2025 Last November, Turkey's pig iron imports totaled 293,461 metric tons, up 54.6 percent from October and 56.7 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Meanwhile, the value of these imports amounted to $101.07 million, an increase of... 19.01.2026  10:00

• US releases final AD test results for SSSSC from Taiwan The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the final results of its administrative review of anti-dumping duties on stainless steel sheets and strip in coils (SSSSC) from Taiwan.The Department of Commerce determined that SSSSC from Taiwan was sold in the United States at below normal prices... 19.01.2026  04:00

• EU and UK to begin talks on linking emissions trading systems Wopke Hoekstra, the European commissioner for climate action, confirmed that the European Union and the United Kingdom are set to begin talks next week on linking their respective emissions trading systems.Speaking in an interview with Reuters, Hoekstra said the talks are part of wider efforts to... 18.01.2026  18:00

• Tenaris restarts heat treatment and finishing lines in Koppel to serve the U. S. energy sector Luxembourg-based steel pipe manufacturer Tenaris has announced the resumption of heat treatment and finishing at its manufacturing facility in Koppel, Pennsylvania.The reactivation of the lines follows investments of $2.1 million aimed at restoring operational capabilities and strengthening... 18.01.2026  18:00

• New car registrations in Turkey increased by 35.5% in December 2025 compared to November According to data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), new car registrations in Turkey increased by 35.5 percent month-on-month in December this year and grew by 3.8 percent year-on-year to 248,205 units.New passenger car registrations in December stood at 147,173 units, up 53.3... 18.01.2026  17:00

• S. Arabia's Hadeed is partnering with Bahri to explore iron ore transportation solutions Saudi Arabia's largest steel producer Hadeed has announced that it has signed a letter of intent with Saudi Arabia's national shipping company Bahri to explore potential maritime cooperation.The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum, held in Riyadh, and is aimed at... 18.01.2026  17:00

• DR Congo government commits $29 billion to iron ore development under MIFOR project According to information released by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country is seeking to expand its mining base by launching a major iron ore development project along with supporting logistics infrastructure.Based on official minutes released by the Prime Minister's... 18.01.2026  16:00

• SMS Group has completed the modernization of CSP at the Tata Steel plant in Jamshedpur According to German manufacturer SMS Group, Indian steel company Tata Steel Ltd has successfully rolled the first coils at its Compact strip manufacturing plant (CSP) in Jamshedpur after completing an extensive modernization project conducted by SMS Group.The CSP plant was originally supplied and... 18.01.2026  16:00

• ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog increased pig iron production by 16.9% in 2025 Pig iron smelting at ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog in 2025 increased by 16.9% and reached 2 million 534.6 thousand tons. This is the largest increase among all the main types of production of the enterprise.Despite this, General Director Mauro Longobardo noted that it was planned to constantly operate... 18.01.2026  16:00

• Coke production at ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih increased by 16.4% in 2025 In 2025, the Kryvyi Rih Combine increased the production of coke with a moisture content of 6% by 16.4% to 1 million 460.3 thousand tons. This allows you to meet your own basic production needs.At the same time, the mining department, whose work depends on stable electricity supply, showed a... 18.01.2026  16:00