Metallurgy news

• Competition for oil and gas fields intensifies in Syria The Russians are strengthening their positions in Syria on the left bank of the Euphrates. This is technically related to the attack on IS, but many experts believe it is a rivalry mainly between US-backed forces and a coalition of Russia and government forces to develop the Euphrates Valley and... 27.09.2017  10:26

• European stainless steel spending hits four-month highs in October According to the latest mill announcements, monthly premiums for flat products made from austenitic stainless steels will reach a four-month high in Europe in October, driven mainly by the recent rise in nickel prices. The rally in the nickel price is responsible for much of this gain in recent... 27.09.2017  10:14

• Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel look to lead the sheet metal market in Europe In a joint venture, Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel will merge their European steel businesses. Both companies will have an equal stake in the new company, which will become the second largest steelmaker in Europe. The aim of the companies is to create a leading European player in the production of... 27.09.2017  09:22

• Steel production in Poland is growing rapidly Steel production in Asia is growing faster than in Europe. Poland, on the other hand, increased production by almost one fifth. In Poland, 910 thousand were produced. tons of steel, up 18.1 percent for the year. Taking into account all 8 months of the year, the growth is even greater and amounts... 26.09.2017  10:33

• China's largest steel mill plans to expand capacity China's largest steelmaker, which was created a year ago by merging two large steel mills, is trying to increase its total annual capacity from its current 60 million tons to 100 million tons, the CEO said. China Baowu Steel Group Corp's ambitious plan, currently ranked as the world's second... 26.09.2017  10:10

• Iron ore can drop to $ 50 Iron ore re-entered the downtrend after the publication of the largest weekly price loss in 16 months amid concerns that record demand in China could weaken as steel production cuts in winter are introduced and the economy could slow growth. This will mean lower demand for iron ore. Prices fell... 26.09.2017  09:14

• ArcelorMittal bought five brand new BelAZ trucks PJSC ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih allocated UAH 141.3 million for the purchase of five new BelAZ trucks with a carrying capacity of 130 tons. In addition to the supply of the machines themselves, the contract also includes the supply of spare parts for them and maintenance. Automotive equipment for the... 25.09.2017  16:50

• US steelmakers no longer count on Trump platform implementation Steelworkers from across the country have lashed out at Washington this week to ask their legislators: What's going on with the Trump Section 232 investigation? As a candidate, President Donald Trump spoke harshly about trade and told blue collars that he would bring jobs back to metallurgy.... 25.09.2017  10:56

• Sheet Metal Demand Forecast Suggests Sustainable Recovery The WSA expects global steel demand to grow 1.3% in 2017 after 1% growth in 2016. The cyclical growth in steel sheet demand is expected to be driven by the ongoing recovery in developed economies, coupled with faster growth in emerging economies. The United States is expected to drive growth in... 25.09.2017  10:41

• China pushes global steel production in August According to the World Steel Association (WSA) report released yesterday, global metallurgy rose in August on the back of increased production in China, the world's largest steel producer. Healthy gains in India and the United States also boosted production. Steel production in 67 responding... 25.09.2017  10:27