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China increased aluminum production by 3.8% in July%In July, China increased primary aluminum production by 3.8% compared to the same month last year, to 3.9 million tons, according to the State Statistical Office. Non-ferrous metals in China increased by 2.5% last month to 6.97 million tons. Since the beginning of this year, production has reached…
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NBS: Local rebar prices in China will remain almost unchanged in mid-August 2026In mid-August (August 11-20) of this year, the average price of 20mm HRB 400E rebar in China increased by only 0.2 yuan per ton, almost unchanged at 3,062.9 yuan per ton ($452 per ton) compared with the price in early August (August 1-10), as reported by the National Bureau statistics of…
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MOC: Average steel prices in China will fluctuate slightly from August 10 to August 16, 2026The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) reported that in the period from August 10 to August 16 this year, average prices for finished steel in the country fluctuated in a narrow range.During this period, the average prices of steel channels and high-speed wire rod decreased by 0.5% and 0.1%…
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Cleveland-Cliffs invests $1 billion in blast furnace modernization at Middletown Works with support from the U.S. Department of EnergyThe American company Cleveland-Cliffs has announced a $1 billion optimization project for its Middletown Works plant in Ohio, half of which is funded by a $500 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. On August 21, the company announced that the Ministry of Energy has set a framework for…
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2 million tons of steel may be needed to rebuild Colombia after the earthquake.The Latin American Steel Association Alacero said that Acerías Paz del Río, Grupo Siderúrgico Reina, Diaco, Ternium and Sidoc will join the steel production initiative and donate it to the rehabilitation of areas affected by the earthquake on August 10..This may require more than 2 million metric…
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Rebar exports from the United States in June 2026 increased by 19.7% compared to MayAccording to export data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, rebar exports from the United States totaled 6,299 tons in June this year, up 19.7% from the previous month and down 18.4% year-on-year. In value terms, rebar exports in June totaled $6.23 million, compared with $5.02 million in the…
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Imports of linear pipes to the United States in June 2026 increased by 35.1% compared to MayAccording to the final census data conducted by the US Department of Commerce, imports of linear pipes to the United States in June this year amounted to 55,896 tons, which is 35.1% more than in May and 1.6% less year-on-year. In value terms, imports of linear pipes in June this year amounted to…
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HRC exports from Brazil decreased by 72% in July, while imports increased by 223% amid concerns of anti-dumping measures.Brazil exported 5,900 metric tons of hot rolled coils (HRC) in July and imported 52,300 tons, up from 21,100 tons exported in June and 16,200 tons imported in June.Analysts note that the sharp changes compared to the previous month reflect expectations that anti-dumping duties may be imposed on…
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Kyrgyzstan extended the ban on the export of ferrous scrap for another six monthsAccording to local media reports, the Kyrgyz government has extended a temporary ban on the export of ferrous scrap and waste, as well as scrap ingots for smelting ferrous metals, for another six months.The resolution will enter into force 10 days after its official publication, while the export…
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Tata Steel in the UK reduces capacity utilization in Llanwern amid rising imports of galvanized steelThe Tata Steel UK plant in Llanwern, South Wales, is reportedly operating at about half its capacity amid increased competition from steel imports at lower prices following a change in duty-free steel import quotas in the UK, according to a company announcement published by The Guardian.The…
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