Metallurgy news

• Global production of cast iron is reduced In October of this year, the production of cast iron, compared with the last month, increased from 82.58 million tons to 85.303 million tons. However, already in November, 83.55 million tons began to produce already in the world of cast iron. The leader in the production of this metal and... 22.12.2010  00:01

• The demand for copper increases It is assumed that the demand for copper by the end of 2010 will increase by 9%. It is known that the production of this metal will not increase much - by 1.8% It is worth noting that the price of copper on the London metals exchange reached 9.327 thousand dollars per ton, which is a record... 21.12.2010  00:01

• The production of aluminum is growing It is known that over 10 months of this year, aluminum production in the world increased by 12.1%, to 37.048 million tons. Per day, on average, aluminum is produced by 110.9 thousand tons, which is 12 thousand tons more than last year. However, in November, the average daily production of this... 21.12.2010  00:01

• Ukraine holds positions According to World Steel Association, the data table presented nearby (measurements in millions of tons) has not changed. Ukraine was able to maintain its eighth... 20.12.2010  00:01

• In 2010, the import of metal in Taiwan was increased, as well as exports from the country In January-November of the current year, the import of a square workpiece in Taiwan is increased by 113%, to 1.12 million tons. However, in November, the import of these products decreased to 20 thousand tons. The import of cast iron, finished metal products and steel, was also increased. Cast... 19.12.2010  00:01

• Increased production on swords For 9 months of 2010, OJSC Mechel, compared with the APP, increased for production by 13%, up to 4.496 million tons, rolled - by 18%, up to 4.56 million tons (sheet by 34%, up to 317 thousand tons, by grade - by 5%, up to 2.608 million tons), cast iron - by 13%, up to 3.075 million... 18.12.2010  00:01

• Ukraine increased leaf imports In November 2010, our country, compared with October of the same year, increased the import of a hot -rolled leaf by 62.2%, to 18 thousand tons, and a cold -rocket sheet - by 14.3%, to 8.8 thousand tons. It is known that for 11 months of 2010, compared with the APP, Ukraine increased the import... 15.12.2010  00:01

• Zaporizhzhya Ferroalloy Plant increased production It is known that for 11 months of 2010, ZZF (Zaporizhzhya Ferroalloy Plant), compared with the APP, increased the production of its products by about 35.6% to 268.3 thousand tons. However, in 2009, compared with 2008, the plant reduced production by 41.5% to 222.2 thousand tons. Now more... 14.12.2010  00:01

• Increased production for DTZ Compared to October 2010, the DTZ (Dnipropetrovsk Pipe Plant) in November of the same year increased the production of steel pipes by 15.4%, that is, by 1.00 thousand tons to 7.50 thousand tons. Also, the Dnepropetrovsk Pipe Plant, compared with September, in October increased production by... 12.12.2010  00:01

• Steel smelting in Brazil is gaining momentum Compared to 2009 in 2010, Brazil increased steel smelting by 25% to 33.1 million tons. It is known that the consumption of metal inside the country will grow to 44% to 26.8 million tons. The import of steel and 5.9 million tons will also be doubled It is worth noting that in October 2010,... 09.12.2010  00:01