Metallurgy news

• Exports of wafers in rolls to the US grew 9.0% in November 2025 compared to October Wafer coil exports to the United States totaled 36,876 tons last November, up nine percent month-on-month and up 24.4 percent year-on-year, according to U.S. Commerce Department export data. In value terms, wafer roll exports totaled $41.48 million in November last year, up from $38.52 million the... 09.02.2026  11:00

• CRC imports to the United States decreased by 30.9 percent in November 2025 compared to October According to preliminary census data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, imports of cold-rolled steel to the United States totaled 49,005 tons last November, down 30.9 percent month-on-month and 54.4 percent year-on-year. In value terms, CRC imports totaled $42.99 million in November last year,... 09.02.2026  11:00

• Tata Steel's consolidated net profit rose 723% in Q3 FY 2025-26 Indian steelmaker Tata Steel limited achieved a consolidated net profit of INR 26.89 billion ($296.87 million) in the third quarter (October-December) of fiscal year 2025-26, an increase of 723 percent over the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, according to a company statement on... 09.02.2026  10:00

• Indian company JIL HAS COMMISSIONED a new steel coating line in West Bengal Indian steel producer Jindal India Limited (JIL), part of B C Jindal Group, has commissioned a line for the production of value-added steel products, which has resulted in an investment of $121 million in the eastern state of West Bengal, the company said in a statement on Monday, February 9.The... 09.02.2026  10:00

• Without sales to the United States, exports of Brazilian slabs will decrease in January 2026. Brazil exported 410,900 tons of slabs in January 2026, compared with 762,400 tons in December 2025, according to Secex.Such a significant decrease indicates the absence of exports to the United States compared to 343,700 tons in December. The decrease is probably related to the ongoing discussions... 09.02.2026  09:00

• Brazil's pig iron exports increased in January 2026 According to the SECEX foreign trade agency, Brazilian pig iron exports reached 407,700 tons in January 2026, compared with 273,100 tons in December 2025.The increase mainly reflects an increase in exports to the United States.Destinations in January were the United States (306,800 tons per year).... 09.02.2026  08:00

• Anglo American reduces copper production and lowers forecast for 2026 In the fourth quarter, Anglo American reduced copper production by 14% year-on-year to 169.5 thousand tons, the company said on Thursday.The result was due to a decrease in copper content at the Quellaveco (Peru) and Collahuasi (Chile) mines, which was partially offset by an increase at Los Bronces... 06.02.2026  18:00

• Tenaris launches Fort St. service center. John to support Montney OCTG operations Luxembourg-based steel pipe manufacturer Tenaris has officially launched its new service center in Fort St. John, British Columbia, strengthening its presence in Canada's Montney Formation, one of North America's largest gas regions.Tenaris Strengthens OCTG Service Network in the Montney... 06.02.2026  17:00

• Rio Tinto refuses merger talks with Glencore due to shareholder value issues Australian miner Rio Tinto has announced that it will not pursue a merger or any other business combination with Swiss miner Glencore, concluding that an agreement cannot be reached that will create sufficient value for its shareholders.The company said it had evaluated the potential deal in... 06.02.2026  17:00

• Aperam's net profit falls sharply in 2025 Global stainless steel producer Aperam SA, headquartered in Luxembourg, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025.Aperam reported a net profit of €29 million in the quarter, compared with a net profit of €12 million in the third quarter, and sales revenue of €1.36 billi... 06.02.2026  16:00