Metallurgy news

• Consumer confidence in Turkey increased by 1.6 percent in November 2025 compared to October According to the monthly consumer trends survey published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the consumer confidence index* in Turkey, which stood at 83.6 points in October this year, rose 1.6 percent month-on-month in November this year to 85.0 points, having previously declined by 0.3... 26.11.2025  17:00

• The production of base metals in Taiwan in October 2025 decreased by 1.17 percent compared to September Taiwan's industrial production index in October this year decreased by 1.03 percent from the previous month and grew by 14.50 percent year-on-year, according to the country's Ministry of Economy (MOEA). Meanwhile, Taiwan's seasonally adjusted industrial production index fell by 0.89 percent... 26.11.2025  17:00

• South Korea imposes five-year AD duty on Chinese steel sheets On November 24, the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea issued Decree No. 1145 declaring anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made medium and thick sheets, as well as on hot-rolled alloy steel thick-rolled products for a period of five years. He stated that this measure followed a... 26.11.2025  16:00

• Russian PMH stops dependence on external ore and reaches self-sufficiency The Russian Industrial and Metallurgical Holding (PMH) has announced a complete transition to using its own iron ore concentrate for pig iron production, effectively eliminating the purchase of ore on the side.According to the company, this step allows them to reduce procurement costs, reduce... 26.11.2025  16:00

• Swedish court upholds construction permit for new SSAB steel mill in Lulea The Swedish Court of Appeal for Land and Environmental Issues has issued a ruling confirming the permission of the Swedish SSAB company, which produces special steel, to build and operate a new steel mill in Luleå, Sweden, which is a key step for the company's transition from blast furnace ... 26.11.2025  15:00

• EUROPIPE launches ETL182 pipeline project to strengthen Germany's energy supply German pipe manufacturer EUROPIPE has announced the start of construction of the ETL182 pipeline, a large-diameter steel pipeline with a length of about 88 km, which is expected to make a significant contribution to Germany's energy infrastructure and security of supply. According to the statement,... 26.11.2025  15:00

• UK waste recycling company Unimetals files for liquidation, 650 jobs at risk British metal recycling company Unimetals Recycling Ltd has entered liquidation and more than 650 workers could be made redundant, according to local media reports. The company, which operates from 27 locations across the UK, has filed for liquidation after efforts to find a buyer failed.It remains... 26.11.2025  14:00

• Voestalpine to supply rails for major track repairs in Ukraine Ukrainian Railways has announced that it has signed a new procurement agreement with Voestalpine, a subsidiary of Voestalpine Railway Systems, an Austrian steel mill, for an additional 10,000 tons of railway rails. New ordered rails are expected to start arriving after the completion of existing... 26.11.2025  14:00

• Nippon Steel and Nakayama Steel signed a joint venture agreement Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corporation announced it has entered into a joint venture agreement with local company Nakayama Steel Works to form a new company - tentatively named NN STEEL LLC - to build and operate an electric arc furnace at Nakayama's Funamachi plant. The agreement formalizes... 26.11.2025  13:00

• ArcelorMittal Poland finally closes production at Huta Królewska ArcelorMittal Poland has announced that production at the Huta Królewska steel mill in Chorzow will be permanently closed, with all installations scheduled to be shut down by the end of December this year. The company is preparing solutions to support the 270 employees currently working at the ... 26.11.2025  13:00