Metallurgy news

• Steel production growth in India is expected to slow in fiscal year 27, but consumption may recover faster year-on-year According to BigMint's forecast, steel production in India will grow by 8 percent compared to the same period last year to 183 million tons in fiscal year 27 from 169 million tons in fiscal year 26. While production growth remains steady by global standards, it represents a slowdown from the 11... 16.06.2026  15:00

• Zaporizhstal modernizes crane facilities to improve work safety Zaporizhia Metallurgical Plant "Zaporizhstal" carries out systematic work to support and modernize crane facilities and lifting mechanismsAccording to the company's press release, the reliable operation of this equipment is an important component of the continuity of production processes, the... 16.06.2026  15:00

• Turkey's welded pipe exports rose 8.1 percent in January-April as European markets gain weight According to preliminary data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), Turkey's welded pipe exports totaled 122,360 metric tons in April this year, down 47.5 percent from March and down 4.7 percent year on year. Meanwhile, revenue from these exports totaled $111.59 million, down 42.7 percent... 16.06.2026  14:00

• The turnover of base metals in Turkey increased by 1.8 percent in April 2026 compared to March. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), in April of this year, Turkey's monthly industrial turnover index increased by 3.7 percent compared to the previous month, while the calendar-adjusted index increased by 40.1 percent compared to April 2025.In this month, the... 16.06.2026  14:00

• India's vehicle scrappage policy is failing, with only 3% of eligible ELVs to be scrapped between 2022 and 2025. In India, recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is in a quandary, with only three percent of eligible vehicles scrapped between 2022 and 2025, according to NITI Aayog, a public policy advisory body, on Tuesday, June 16.According to the organization, about 12 million vehicles were classified as... 16.06.2026  13:00

• China's crude steel production decreased by 3.9 percent in January-May 2026, slight recovery in May In the period from January to May of this year, China's production of pig iron, crude steel and finished steel totaled 354.71 million tons, 415.53 million tons and 592.99 million tons, down 3.1 percent, 3.9 percent and 1.5 percent year-on-year, respectively, as announced by the National Bureau of... 16.06.2026  13:00

• European recycling and environmental protection groups are calling for stricter labeling standards for green steel The coalition of signatories, consisting of Recycling Europe, the European Environmental Bureau and the European Waste Management Association, called for the creation of more ambitious labeling of "green steel" in accordance with the EU Regulation on the Ecodesign of Environmentally Sustainable... 16.06.2026  12:00

• The bill on the nationalization of ArcelorMittal France has been submitted to the Senate The French National Assembly has passed a bill aimed at nationalizing ArcelorMittal France, resuming a politically sensitive debate about the future of the country's steel industry and industrial sovereignty.According to the official legislative dossier, the bill was adopted without amendments by... 16.06.2026  12:00

• Türkiye imposes AD duties on CRC, GI and PPGI from China and South Korea According to a notice published in the Official Gazette, Turkey's Ministry of Commerce has announced its final decision regarding the anti-dumping investigation into imports of cold-rolled flat products (excluding annealed products), galvanized flat products and color-coated sheet products from... 16.06.2026  11:00

• POSCO and Hyundai Motor join forces to develop next-generation electrical steel South Korean steel company POSCO has announced the launch of a national research and development project with Hyundai Motor Company and eight other industrial, academic and research organizations to develop high-performance next-generation electrical steel sheets for electric vehicles and related... 16.06.2026  11:00