Metallurgy news

• Ukraine and Sweden to simplify CBAM verification procedures Ukraine and Sweden have agreed on a system to simplify accreditation procedures for emission control authorities within the framework of the EU Carbon Boundary Regulation Mechanism (CBAM).The initiative is designed to support Ukrainian exporters in maintaining access to the EU market in the face of... 22.04.2026  13:00

• Taiwan's export orders for base metals rose 1.5 percent in January-March 2026 According to statistics released by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan's export orders for base metals and metal products totaled $2.20 billion in March this year, an increase of 27.8 percent over March 2025 and 2.9 percent over the previous month. In February, Taiwan's export orders for... 22.04.2026  12:00

• Goa's government is making a second attempt to auction off empty low-grade iron ore dumps. The government of the western Indian state of Goa has made a second attempt to auction 24 idle dumps of low-grade iron ore, a government official said.The official said that the electronic auction process for these low-grade ore dumps has begun, including the dumps that were put up for auction... 22.04.2026  12:00

• BHP iron ore output reaches 197 million tonnes in nine months, forecast unchanged Australian miner BHP reported stable performance from its iron ore segment for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, with production rising year-on-year and continuing to meet full-year guidance despite weather-related disruptions affecting quarterly deliveries.Increased iron ore output,... 22.04.2026  11:00

• Ferrexpo to sell Iron Destiny transshipment vessel for $ 100 million Swiss mining company Ferrexpo, whose main interests are related to Ukrainian iron ore assets, has announced an agreement to sell its transshipment vessel Iron Destiny for a net cash consideration of $7.7 million, while continuing to explore financing options to support its short-term liquidity... 22.04.2026  11:00

• China's HRP production fell by eight percent in January-March 2026 Between January and March this year, China's hot rolled coil (HRC) production totaled 52.91 million tonnes, down 8.0% year on year, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). During the same period, China's cold rolled coil (CRC) output was 12.326 million tons, up 4.1 percent from... 22.04.2026  10:00

• Iron ore production in China decreased by 1.2 percent in January-March 2026 In the period from January to March of this year, China's iron ore production totaled 241.812 million tons, down 1.2 percent year-on-year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS).In the first three months of this year, import prices for iron ore initially decreased and then... 22.04.2026  10:00

• German SMEs demand immediate government action amid rising energy and transport prices A coalition of German trade associations, led by the BVMW (association of small and medium-sized enterprises) and supported by numerous organizations from the metals, logistics and recycling sectors, has issued a statement warning the German federal government that the energy and mobility cost... 21.04.2026  16:00

• Rebar production in China decreased by 12.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026 According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS), in the period from January to March of this year, rebar production in China amounted to 42.319 million tons, which is 12.3 percent less than last year.In the specified period, domestic wire rod production totaled 31.247 million tons,... 21.04.2026  16:00

• ÇİB: Turkish steel sector focuses on green transformation to counter price pressure According to media reports, the Turkish Steel Exporters Association (ÇIB), which took part in the Wire & Tube 2026 exhibition held in Dusseldorf from April 13 to 17 with the participation of 197 companies, said that Turkish firms, distinguished by geographical proximity, fast delivery and high ... 21.04.2026  15:00