Metallurgy news

• The Indian company RINL is looking for a global supplier of 90,000 tons of BF grade coke Indian state-owned steel producer Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) is looking for a global supplier for 90,000 tons of blast furnace coke, company sources said on Thursday, October 16.The sources said that the last date for submitting bids for the tender is November 4, 2025, and the winner of... 16.10.2025  11:00

• Passenger car sales in China rose 13.7 percent in January-September According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in the first nine months of this year, China's passenger car production and sales totaled 21.241 million units and 21.246 million units, an increase of 13.9 percent and 13.7 percent year on year, respectively.In September alone,... 16.10.2025  10:00

• CAAM: Sales of cars powered by new energy sources in China increased by 34.9 percent in January-September 2025 According to the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in the first nine months of this year, the production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEV) in China amounted to 11.243 million units and 11.228 million units, which is 35.2 percent and 34.9 percent more than last year,... 16.10.2025  10:00

• Exports of niobium ferroalloys from Brazil increased in September Brazil exported 8,421 tons of niobium ferroalloys in September, up from 7,693 tons in August, according to SECEX. The decline primarily reflects lower shipments to Asia. August exports were destined for Asia (5,971 tonnes at US$27,027/tonne), Europe (1,832 tonnes at US$28,519/tonne), USA (441... 16.10.2025  07:00

• Analysts expect a decrease in Usiminas' net profit in the third quarter of 2025 Genial Investments analysts predict that Usiminas, a Brazilian steel producer, will report net sales of 6.466 billion Brazilian reais (1.19 billion U.S. dollars) for the third quarter of 2025, down 2.4 percent from the previous quarter. EBITDA is expected to increase by 0.6 percent to 411 million... 16.10.2025  07:00

• Kametstal begins a major overhaul of the 400/200 rolling mill to improve efficiency The Kametstal Metallurgical Plant, a subsidiary of the Ukrainian mining and metallurgical group Metinvest, announced the start of large-scale repair work on the 400/200 rolling mill as part of a maintenance and modernization program until 2025.The repair work is aimed at increasing the reliability... 15.10.2025  19:00

• Bekaert and IKK Mateenbar partner to develop hybrid reinforcement systems for sustainable construction Belgian steel cord and wire manufacturer Bekaert has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabian company IKK Mateenbar to jointly develop low-carbon concrete reinforcement systems. The new hybrid systems combine Mateenbar's glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)... 15.10.2025  18:00

• Russia's Severstal has opened a new production facility in Orel The Russian steel company Severstal Steel Solutions, part of the Severstal Group, has opened a large steel complex in Orel, which has become one of the largest industrial upgrades in the Russian manufacturing sector. Thanks to investments of 3.5 billion rubles, supported by the Russian Industrial... 15.10.2025  18:00

• Production of lead and zinc will exceed demand in the next two years - ilzsg Global lead and zinc production will exceed demand in 2025 and 2026, predicts the International Lead and Zinc Research Group (ILZSG).The output of refined lead is expected to increase by 2% this year to 13.34 million tons. This will mainly be driven by increased production in Canada, Germany,... 15.10.2025  18:00

• Resonac Graphite and Hydnum Steel to improve efficiency and sustainability in steel production Japanese graphite electrode manufacturer Resonac Graphite has announced a collaboration with Spanish steelmaker Hydnum Steel to improve sustainability and operational safety in electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production. The partnership aims to combine technological innovation with environmental... 15.10.2025  17:00