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EU metallurgy under pressure from climate policyThe climatic requirements of the European Union and the changing needs of buyers make the European steel industry more and more investment-oriented in the pursuit of new technologies. Europe aims to force industry to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030. As far as metallurgy is concerned, it…
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Decline in Australian coal productionThermal coal production at Australia's South32 declined between July and September following repairs at South African assets and the suspension of operations in Australia. In general, South32 produced 7.01 million tons of thermal coal in September 2017, which is 14% more than in April and 9%…
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Toyota claims Kobe Steel aluminum sheet meets standardsJapan's Toyota Motor said Thursday that the aluminum sheet purchased from Kobe Steel meets the strength and durability requirements of its rolled metal products. Toyota began a review of aluminum and components supplied by Kobe Steel after the ministry said in September that data for its components…
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Steel boom in China suspendedChina's steel production dropped from a record high in at least six months as the tackle of environmental pollution, as outlined in President Xi Jinping's policy this week, took its toll on metallurgy. Production fell to 71.83 million tons in September from 74.59 million tons the month before…
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JSW Steel India plans European expansionIndia's JSW Steel Ltd is evaluating opportunities to expand its influence in Europe, including through Italian production Aferpi, JSW Chairman and Managing Director Jindal said. “This is one of the projects we are considering,” Jindal said on the sidelines of the World Steel Association's annual…
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Key findings of the Worldsteel General AssemblyThe World Steel Association (worldsteel) is holding its General Assembly in Brussels, an annual event attended by the leaders of the largest steel companies around the world. Member countries represent approximately 85% of global steel production, including more than 160 steel producers with nine…
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2 million tons of pig iron per year for Tula steelThe Russian metallurgical and mining group Industrial Metallurgical Holding is promoting the expansion of new coking coal and iron ore deposits and expanding pig iron production, assuring the market that it will continue to supply a commercial product. Tula Steel will consume pig iron as steel…
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Seven people die after coal mine collapse in TurkeySeven miners have died and one remains under the rubble after part of a coal mine in Turkey's southeastern Sirnak province, bordering Iraq and Syria, collapsed on Tuesday. Eight miners were initially under the rubble, but rescue teams were able to bring seven of them to the surface. However, they…
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Rio Tinto Declares Force Majeure Following Fatal Accident In USARio Tinto, the second largest mining company, announced force majeure last Friday over the supply of refined copper from its Kennecott division in the United States following the death of a worker earlier last week. Rio Tinto Kennecott accounts for nearly 20% of total U.S. copper production and its…
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Iron ore price rises againThe price of iron ore has taken another leap upward despite a new report from the World Steel Association that predicts a slowdown in global demand in 2018. The estimated price of ore from 62% Fe increased by 4% to $ 62.40 per ton for North China. Iron ore averaged $ 72 per ton this year, up from $…
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