Metallurgy news

• Germany hits record poverty since reunification More than 12 million Germans are classified as poor, according to a study by the German Welfare Association, a record high since the creation of the Federal Republic in 1990. Technically speaking, this means that the gap between the rich and the poor in the country has widened... 24.02.2015  11:57

• Iran hopes to help Russia develop mining Iran has said it wants Russian assistance and technical support to explore underground mineral resources. "Russia has high capabilities in geological exploration and mine exploration," said Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad-Reza Nematzadeh. "This could be a new area for... 24.02.2015  10:41

• World production of primary aluminum during January 2015 Data released by the International Aluminum Institute (IAI) shows that the daily global primary aluminum production remains the same throughout January this year. Yield averaged 67,800 tonnes per day for the month, remaining unchanged from the previous month. However, in January 2015, the volume of... 24.02.2015  10:11

• ArcelorMittal wants to boost investment in Krakow The world's largest steel producer ArcelorMittal is developing an ambitious modernization plan in Poland. The company, headquartered in Luxembourg, has already invested about PLN 5 billion in the country's metallurgy. Polish Prime Minister Kopacz is currently implementing the government's plan... 23.02.2015  11:20

• World crude steel production fell 2.9 percent in January 2015 World Steel's latest data show that global crude steel production fell 2.9 percent in January 2015 compared to the same period last year. The total steel production in January 2015 was 133 million tonnes. This result is based on data from 65 countries reporting to the World Steel... 23.02.2015  10:36

• Steel production decreased in North America in January 2015 According to the latest data released by the World Steel Association, North American steel yields declined 1.3 percent during January 2015 year-on-year. Steel production was 10 million tonnes, and in the same month in 2014 it reached 10.136 million tonnes. However, in January 2015, steel production... 23.02.2015  09:55

• Turkish scrap steel import market is in limbo While the trend in iron ore prices is maintained at rather low levels, uncertainty remains in the market for steel scrap of American origin, as well as from the CIS countries. The Turkish scrap steel import market has been calm lately, with several deals with suppliers from the CIS countries. It... 22.02.2015  12:44

• ArcelorMittal Dofasco Confirms Blast Furnace Emissions to Neighborhood ArcelorMittal Dofasco, founded in 1912, is Canada's leading steel producer with over 5,000 employees in Hamilton. The plant is the largest employer in the city and produces 4.5 million tons of high quality steel per year. ArcelorMittal Dofasco has confirmed that the appearance of the black sand... 21.02.2015  14:15

• MMK implements advanced IT solutions In 2014, OJSC Magnitogorsk Metallurgical Plant launched a strategic program for the implementation of advanced information technologies in management and operational processes. The strategy is aimed at optimizing costs, increasing business transparency, strengthening corporate interactions, as... 21.02.2015  13:06

• EVRAZ supplies rails to Cuba EVRAZ ZSMK has produced 4,500 tons of 25 and 12 meter R50-N rails, which will be shipped to Cuba under a contract with Empresa Proveedora General del Transporte (transport procurement company) (TradeX). The rails will be used to modernize the existing railways in accordance with the program... 20.02.2015  12:40