Metallurgy news

• Rebar imports to the United States increased by 76.3 percent in January 2026 compared to December According to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Commerce census, imports of rebar to the United States in January this year amounted to 101,984 tons, which is 76.3 percent more on a monthly basis and 38.5 percent less on an annual basis. In value terms, rebar imports totaled $56.86... 26.03.2026  14:00

• Consumer confidence in Turkey fell by 0.8 percent in March 2026 compared to According to the monthly consumer trends survey published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the consumer confidence index* in Turkey, which stood at 85.7 points in February this year, fell 0.8 percent month-on-month to 85.0 points in March this year, having previously increased by 2.3... 26.03.2026  13:00

• Saudi company Hadeed breaks production record at Jubail plant According to Italian manufacturer Danieli Technologies, Saudi steel producer Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has achieved a new record for steel production at its Jubail plant, relying on consulting services aimed at optimizing the electric arc furnace and casting.According to Danieli's... 26.03.2026  13:00

• The annual meeting of Dneprospetsstal will be held on April 29 in a remote format. PJSC Dneprospetsstal Electrometallurgical Plant (Zaporizhia) made a net loss by the end of 2025, as its size has not been announced in 2024.According to the company's announcement in the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on holding a remote general... 26.03.2026  13:00

• New car registrations in the EU fell by 1.2 percent in January-February 2026 In February this year, new passenger car registrations in the EU rose 1.4 percent year on year to 865,437 units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association ACEA.The French market (-14.7%) saw the only decline in the month, while Italy (+14.0%), Spain (+7.5%) and Germany (+3.8%)... 26.03.2026  12:00

• India's CIL to build two coal mines to boost supplies to key industries, including steel mills The Indian state-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has developed plans to build two coal mines to increase supplies to key user industries, including steel mills, a government official said on Thursday, March 26.According to the official, the two mines will have a combined capacity of 27 million tons... 26.03.2026  12:00

• Severstal begins cold start-up of pellet plant at CherMK Russian metallurgical plant Severstal announced the start of cold commissioning of pelletizing equipment at its Cherepovets Metallurgical Plant (CherMK). The commissioning phase is a key stage in preparing the new production complex for full-scale operation, with hot commissioning scheduled to... 26.03.2026  11:00

• Cyclone forces closure of key Pilbara iron ore ports in Western Australia The Pilbara Ports Authority in Western Australia has announced the closure of key export terminals due to the impact of tropical Cyclone Narelle, which poses risks to iron ore shipments from the region.The ports of Ashburton and Dampier were closed on Thursday, March 26, due to increased severe... 26.03.2026  11:00

• Daily steel production at CISA plants rose 0.8% in mid-March 2026, and inventories also rose The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) reported that in mid-March (March 11-20) this year, the average daily crude steel output of China's large and medium-sized steel mills - all CISA members - was 2.027 million tons, up 0.8% from early March (March 1-10) this year.In early March, the average... 26.03.2026  10:00

• China's FAI on railways, highways and waterways in January-February 2026 amounted to 272.928 billion. yuan The total volume of fixed asset investments (FAI) in railways, highways and waterways in China in January-February this year amounted to 272.928 billion yuan ($39.6 billion), which is 3.1% less compared to the same period last year, as announced by the Ministry of Transport of China (MOT).During... 26.03.2026  10:00