Metallurgy news

• World crude steel production in January World crude steel production in 64 countries that reported to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) in January 2019 amounted to 146.7 million tonnes, up 1.0% on January 2018. Steel production in China in January 2019 amounted to 75.0 million tonnes, an increase of 4.3% compared to January... 27.02.2019  08:58

• Impact of duties on the export of scrap metal in Ukraine The result of two years from October 2016 to September 2018 of the introduction of duties on the export of scrap metal in Ukraine was an increase in revenues to the state budget, that is, the direct economic effect from the export of raw materials amounted to almost UAH 1 billion. Certain... 26.02.2019  09:59

• Steel prices could rise again Steel prices in India may rise for the third time in a month, which is a rare case of volatility in the iron ore market. Since India has become the second largest steel producer in the world, the situation with the upcoming increase in prices for rolled metal products will be projected at the... 26.02.2019  09:46

• UK Steel Welcomes Tariffs During Brexit Transition The UK Steel trade association has welcomed the UK government's approval that 15% anti-dumping steel tariffs will be rescheduled for Brexit. However, the association has called for an agreement to prepare to deal with trade cases. UK Steel CEO Gareth Stays says: “We warmly welcome the g... 26.02.2019  09:38

• USA tariffs on steel and aluminum in Canada may be canceled The tariff cancellation comes amid rumors that Canada may refuse to ratify a new trade deal if tariffs are in effect. The US is likely to remove the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed on Canada. According to David McNaughton, Canada's ambassador to the US, tariffs are likely to be lifted in the... 25.02.2019  10:51

• South Korea to impose anti-dumping duties on stainless steel from Italy and Taiwan The Korea Trade Commission has proposed to introduce anti-dumping duties on stainless steel products from Italy and Taiwan for a period of five years. Citing imports to the detriment of domestic industry, the commission will ask the Ministry of Strategy and Finance to impose duties of 9.47%... 25.02.2019  10:23

• Japanese steel production fell to 10-year low in January Japan's crude steel production declined 9.8% year-on-year to a 10-year low of 8.14 million tonnes in January 2019, reflecting a 3.8% drop from December 2018, according to the latest data released Federation of Metallurgy of Japan. Steel production in Japan last fell to this level in July 2009... 25.02.2019  10:08

• Glencore entered the Black Iron project in Ukraine Black Iron shares are skyrocketing following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Glencore on an iron ore project in Ukraine. The shares of the Canadian company Black Iron Inc. rose more than 35% on Wednesday following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with... 22.02.2019  10:13

• Slab prices in the CIS continue to rise Prices for slabs offered by suppliers from the CIS countries continue to rise, fueled by a shortage of materials amid strong demand and a rise in prices for primary raw materials and finished sheet products. CIS slab sales were closed this week at $ 480-490 /t of Black Sea grade to Europe, with... 22.02.2019  09:46

• HRC prices in Italy have risen Italian hot rolled steel producers are raising asking prices to € 500 /t ($ 566.7 /t) ex-factory, market sources for Kallanish say. One manufacturer increases its price to € 520 per tonne ex-factory. For the first time in several months, the Italian HRC touched EUR 500 /t after a period of low de... 22.02.2019  09:45