Metallurgy news

• German steel production grows for 4 months in a row According to the latest statistics from the German Steel Federation (WV Stahl), crude steel production in Germany was over 3.42 million tonnes in June, up 38.5% from the same month last year, the fourth straight month of growth. The sharp increase from the same period last year was driven by low... 29.07.2021  12:44

• After 2050, steel will be mainly produced from ore due to scarcity of scrap metal Most steel will continue to be produced from primary raw materials, including iron ore and metallurgical coal, after 2050 due to limited reserves of ferrous scrap, according to information provided on July 28 by the Net-Zero Steel Pathway Methodology Project, or NZSPMP, an industry group ... “We ... 29.07.2021  11:51

• Russian steel producers aim to reduce the impact of EU carbon tax The Russian Steel Association says that the Carbon Borders Regulation Mechanism (CBAM), which the EU plans to implement in 2026, is fraught with significant risks to the global economy and the steel industry, in particular, notes Kallanish. “The inclusion of the steel sector in the scope of EU b... 29.07.2021  11:47

• China's steel industry after typhoon In-Fa Henan is still experiencing catastrophic flooding, and Typhoon Ying Fa has hit many regions in China, including Shaoxing, Zhoushan, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shanghai and Suzhou. The metallurgical industry, as well as a number of other industries across the country, were hit by the typhoon. The slow... 27.07.2021  13:38

• Global steel production exceeded 1 billion tonnes in the first half of the year According to Worldsteel (WSA), in June 2021, the total steel production in the countries of the world amounted to 167.9 million tons, which is 11.6% more than in June last year. Metallurgical production continues to demonstrate high growth rates since the beginning of the year. In total, in the... 27.07.2021  13:12

• Severstal delivers large diameter pipes to Brazil for the first time PJSC Severstal, one of the world's largest vertically integrated steel and mining companies, has delivered large diameter pipes (LDP) to Brazil for the first time. Also, for the first time, large-diameter pipes will be used for an LNG project being implemented abroad. The pipes will be used for the... 23.07.2021  10:36

• Steel prices in the USA continue to rise The US Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) price continued to rise due to insufficient supply and is currently at a new high. Thus, the HRC price also exceeded the market price for finished steel products after processing, especially for API pipes. API Taiwan pipe mills noted current export price is lower... 23.07.2021  10:32

• Hot rolled steel production in China declines in June China's hot rolled coil (HRC) production in June was about 16.19 million tonnes, down 1.4% from the previous month and up 12.8% from the same month last year, according to statistics. ... The decrease compared to the previous month is due to a slowdown in seasonal demand and production... 23.07.2021  10:29

• IMF: COVID-19 Creates Highest GDP Deficit Since World War II According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), countries need to consider implementing "difficult reforms" in commodity, labor and financial markets to close the $ 15 trillion (63.6 trillion ringgit) global production gap caused by the Covid-19 crisis. , “The same funds that are being i... 22.07.2021  15:57

• Export tariffs for Russian steel affect prices To curb inflation and lower steel prices, the Russian government decided to impose export duties on steel at a rate of 15% or a minimum of USD 115 per tonne on exported steel products from August 1 to December 31. Russia expected a reduction in export volumes and an increase in domestic sales... 22.07.2021  15:20