Metallurgy news

• South Korea calls on EU to ensure fairness for Korean steelmakers under new steel import tariffs South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called on the European Union to show favorable consideration to South Korean steelmakers as the bloc prepares to raise tariffs on steel imports from July 1, according to a Reuters report.The request was made during a summit held on Wednesday in Belgium with the... 11.06.2026  16:00

• The bill on the nationalization of British Steel has been submitted to the House of Lords The British government's bill on the steel industry (nationalization), which will give ministers the authority to bring steel companies such as British Steel into state ownership under certain circumstances, has passed its third reading in the House of Commons and will now be referred to the House... 11.06.2026  16:00

• Australia's coking coal exports rise in May 2026, driven by strong demand in Asia Australia's coking coal exports rose six percent month-on-month and 20 percent year-on-year in May 2026 to 13.2 million tonnes from 11.28 million tonnes in April. The improvement was primarily driven by increased purchases from key Asian steel-producing countries, improved cargo availability and... 11.06.2026  15:00

• The UK is considering making changes to steel import restrictions due to industry concerns The UK government is considering making changes to planned steel import restrictions after warnings from manufacturers that the measures could increase costs, disrupt supply chains and undermine the competitiveness of processing industries, according to media reports.Ministers are considering... 11.06.2026  15:00

• Germany aims to ease the burden of energy costs on the steel industry with a double support mechanism The German steel industry has announced that it welcomes plans by the German Federal Ministry of Economics to allow the parallel use of the industrial electricity pricing mechanism and electricity price compensation in 2026, following approval under the EU's Temporary State Aid Program for the... 11.06.2026  14:00

• SimFer reports on key achievements in Simandou and sets a capacity target by 2028 SimFer, a joint venture between the Australian mining company Rio Tinto, the Government of Guinea and the Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH) consortium led by Chinalco, reported continued progress in the implementation of the Simandou iron ore project, including the shipment of 600,000 tons of iron... 11.06.2026  14:00

• Interpipe proposes to create an EU-Ukraine Industrial Acceleration Zone that will link the metallurgical industries of Romania and Ukraine Interpipe, a Ukrainian manufacturer of steel pipes and railway products, announced that it had proposed a pilot project to create an Industrial Acceleration Zone connecting the Romanian and Ukrainian metallurgical industries, arguing that Ukraine should already be considered an active participant... 11.06.2026  13:00

• Tenaris produces a record-breaking Blue Coil column for specialized oilfield service companies Tenaris has announced that its coiled tubing company has manufactured and supplied the longest and heaviest Blue Coil® column to date with an external diameter of 2-5/8 inches for the American oilfield services provider CUDD Pressure Control.According to the company, the new steel column weighs 88 ... 11.06.2026  13:00

• ArcelorMittal Building Solutions enters the North American market with a facility in Georgia ArcelorMittal Building Solutions announced plans to open its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.The project will require an initial investment of approximately $57 million and create up to 70 jobs. The company also plans further investment of... 11.06.2026  12:00

• Iron ore exports through Port Hedland increased by 10.3% in May 2026 compared to April In May of this year, iron ore shipments from Australia's Port Hedland increased by 10.3 percent month-on-month and decreased by 3.1 percent year-on-year, amounting to 51,029,634 tons.According to information released by the Port Hedland Port Authority, iron ore shipments from Port Hedland to China... 11.06.2026  12:00