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Von der Leyen: EU ETS proves that decarbonization and competitiveness can develop togetherEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), saying it demonstrates how decarbonization and industrial competitiveness can develop in parallel.Speaking at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp on 11 February 2026, she said emissions from…
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Ukraine reports a decrease in pig iron production by 7.6% in January 2026In January of this year, pig iron production in Ukraine amounted to 550,000 tons, which is 21.0% less month-on-month and 7.6% less year-on-year, according to data published by the Ukrainian Steel Association Ukrmetallurgprom.In this month, the country's steel production fell by 14.4% compared to…
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Danieli announces successful launch of Roofings Rolling Mills in UgandaThe Italian Danieli plant has announced the successful launch of a new cold mill complex supplied to Ugandan steel manufacturer Roofings Rolling Mills Ltd. According to Danieli, the complex has achieved stable operation and ensures consistent quality of flat products.Background and Project…
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The European Parliament has agreed on the terms of a trade deal between the EU and the United States.According to media reports, the European Parliament has reached a compromise on the terms of the implementation of the EU-US trade agreement, originally concluded in July 2025, unblocking legislative progress after earlier delays.According to the terms agreed by the political groups in the…
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Indian company Kalyani Ispat orders high-speed bars and wire rods from SMS Group for Rajnandgaon plantIndian steelmaker Kalyani Ispat Ltd, a subsidiary of Rungta Sons Ltd, has appointed German manufacturer SMS Group to supply high-speed rod and wire rod for its Rajnandgaon plant in Chhattisgarh, India. Commissioning of the facility is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.According to Kalyani…
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EUROFER supports the Antwerp industry's call for urgent action on electricity pricesThe European Steel Producers Association (EUROFER) has endorsed a joint industry call to action adopted in Antwerp, calling on the EU to take immediate action to reduce electricity prices as a precondition for Europe's industrial competitiveness and economic sustainability. In a statement issued in…
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Ukrainian Interpipe introduces OCTG tubes with PTFE O-ringsUkrainian steel pipe and railway wheel manufacturer Interpipe announced the launch of production of oil and gas tubing equipped with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) O-rings, strengthening its competitive position in the oil and gas market.Special rings sourced from the USA were integrated into…
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Iron ore imports to Turkey decreased by 3.6 percent in 2025Last December, Turkey's iron ore imports totaled 694,921 metric tons, up 20.4 percent from November and down 24.8 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Meanwhile, revenue from these imports amounted to $76.73 million, an increase…
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CAAM: Commercial vehicle sales in China fell 23.5 percent in January 2026In January this year, production and sales of commercial vehicles in China were 388,000 units and 359,000 units, up 29.9 percent and 23.5 percent year-on-year, while down 6.8 percent and 15.6 percent month-on-month, respectively, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers…
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CAAM: Sales of cars powered by new energy sources in China increased by 0.1 percent in January 2026According to the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in January of this year, the production and sale of new energy vehicles (NEV) in China amounted to 1,041 million units and 945,000 units, which is 2.5 percent and 0.1 percent more than last year, respectively.The transition…
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