Metallurgy news

• Car production in Argentina fell again in January 2026 According to industry association ADEFA, Argentina produced 20,998 units (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) in January 2026, compared to 26,460 units in December 2025.Exports fell 51.0 percent to 9,759 units, while domestic sales fell 33.1 percent to 34 333 units, of which 12,123 units... 10.02.2026  09:00

• The investment of 255 billion yuan will be completed in Shanghai in 2026. In 2026, a total investment of 255 billion yuan (36.7 billion US dollars) will be completed in the Chinese city of Shanghai.Shanghai will begin construction of the northern extension of the Jiaming Railway Line, as well as accelerate the construction of the Chongming Line, the Shanghai... 10.02.2026  09:00

• IREPAS: Buyers remain cautious as supply pressure persists in the global long-term market According to the latest report published by IREPAS, the global association of long-line exporters and manufacturers, the global market for long-line steel products continues to face weak demand and high supply pressure, while buyers remain cautious and limit purchases to short-term needs amid... 09.02.2026  17:00

• Hyundai Steel begins mass production of carbon steel sheets using BF-EAF hybrid process South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group announced that its subsidiary Hyundai Steel has begun mass production of low-carbon steel sheets that cut emissions by about 20 percent compared with conventional blast furnaces, as the company moves to expand its portfolio of low-carbon materials.According to the... 09.02.2026  16:00

• Kazakhstan's Qarmet reports stable output in 2025 as modernization projects progress Kazakhstan Metallurgical Company Qarmet has reported stable production performance in 2025, continuing to implement its modernization and strategic investment programs.During the year, the company maintained steady operations and achieved key technological goals. As part of its long-term strategy,... 09.02.2026  16:00

• Bullion imports to Turkey increased by 17.9% in 2025 In December last year, imports of blanks and blooms to Turkey totaled 342,794 metric tons, down 17.8 percent from November and 34 percent year-on-year, according to preliminary data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Meanwhile, revenue from these imports totaled $166.46 million,... 09.02.2026  15:00

• Kumba Iron Ore announces increased iron ore production and sales in 2025 Anglo American's South African subsidiary Kumba Iron Ore has announced its operating results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2025.In this quarter, the company produced 8.59 million tons of iron ore, which is 7.1% less than in the previous quarter and 9.8% more than in the previous year. In... 09.02.2026  15:00

• Danieli modernizes Bangladesh's Abul Khair Steel rebar plant The Italian Danieli Technologies plant has signed a contract with Bangladeshi steel producer Abul Khair Steel Ltd to modernize the manufacturer's reinforcement plant located in Chittagong, Bangladesh.According to Danieli, the upgraded line will be designed to produce wire rods from 4.5mm to 25 mm... 09.02.2026  14:00

• India's iron ore production grew by just 4 percent year-on-year in Fiscal Year 25 Iron ore production in India reached 296 million tons in fiscal year 25, compared to 283 million tons in fiscal year 24, an increase of 4.59 percent year-on-year. Domestic iron ore production grew at a slower pace than steel production, which grew by more than 10 percent year-on-year in fiscal year... 09.02.2026  14:00

• France's steel export value fell 3.4 percent in January-November 2025 According to statistics published by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, in January-November last year, the main export of steel products and ferroalloys to France amounted to € 8.75 billion, a decrease of 3.4% year on year.During this period, France exported steel pipes and tubes ... 09.02.2026  13:00