Metallurgy news

• Ukrainian Zaporizhstal reported a decrease in production in January-May 2026 The Ukrainian metallurgical plant Zaporizhstal, owned by Metinvest, announced production results for May and the first five months of 2026.In May, Zaporizhstal produced 242.1 thousand tons of pig iron, 243.4 thousand tons of raw steel and shipped 208.9 thousand tons rolled steel, having decreased... 02.06.2026  13:00

• Turkish steel exporters view Slovakia as a strategic gateway to Central Europe Commenting on the program of Slovakia's industry trade delegations in Bratislava, organized by the Turkish Steel Exporters Association (CIB) in order to strengthen trade relations between Turkey and Slovakia and increase the presence of the Turkish steel sector in Central Europe, Mustafa Necati... 02.06.2026  13:00

• U. S. adjusts Section 232 tariffs on steel imports The White House announced additional changes to the U.S. Section 232 tariff regime on steel, aluminum, and copper imports, continuing the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen domestic metal production and close perceived loopholes in existing trade measures.The latest announcement follows a... 02.06.2026  12:00

• TenarisSaudiSteelPipes has received a $17 million steel pipe order from Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabian pipe manufacturer TenarisSaudiSteelPipes, formerly known as Saudi Steel Pipe Co. (SSP), has announced the receipt of a supply order worth about 65 million Saudi riyals ($17.33 million) from Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco.According to the company's statement, the order covers the supply... 02.06.2026  12:00

• MOC: The average price of hot-rolled steel strip in China decreased by 0.8 percent from May 18 to May 24, 2026 China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced that the average price of finished steel in China decreased slightly from May 18 to 24 this year.During this period, the average prices of hot-rolled steel strip, rebar and ordinary steel sheet decreased by 0.8 percent, 0.7 percent and 0.7 percent per... 02.06.2026  11:00

• Yemen remains Turkey's main rebar export market, despite lower tonnage In April of this year, the volume of rebar exports from Turkey increased by 3.5 percent month-on-month and increased by 52.9 percent year-on-year to 442,359 metric tons, according to data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The value of these exports amounted to $245.54 million,... 02.06.2026  11:00

• Indian MOIL LIMITED reduces prices for all grades of manganese ore for deliveries in June India's state-owned Miner MOIL limited has cut prices on all grades of manganese ore for June deliveries, the company said in a statement on Tuesday, June 2.The company said prices have been cut by six percent for ores with a Mn content of more than 44 percent and reduced by five percent for ores... 02.06.2026  10:00

• Indian NMDC Limited predicts a 20% increase in iron ore production in May 2026, sales fell by 7% In May 2026, the Indian state-owned mining company NMDC Limited produced 5.51 million tons of iron ore, which is 19.9% more than in the corresponding month of the previous year, the company said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 2.The company's sales totaled 4.04 million tons during the... 02.06.2026  10:00

• U.S. crude steel production increased 0.1 percent – ​​Week 22 of 2026 According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), for the week ending May 30, 2026, U.S. domestic crude steel production was 1.872 million net tons, with a capacity utilization rate of 81.1 percent.Production for the week ending May 30, 2026 increased 0.1 percent compared to the previous... 02.06.2026  00:00

• Argentina's steel production fell 3 percent in April, although still 18.3 percent higher than a year earlier. Acero Argentino (AA), Argentina's steel industry chamber, reported that the country's steel production reached 375,600 metric tons (mt) in April, up from 387,400 mt in March and 317,400 mt in April 2025.On a similar comparative basis, HRC production increased one percent to 129,400 mt, CRC... 01.06.2026  22:00