The evaluation team from the China Non-ferrous Metal Industry Association (CNIA) Green Product Certification Center, led by Mr. Ma Cunzhun, head of the Green Product Evaluation Center,

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has announced the shortlist for the 15th Steelie Awards. The Steelie Awards recognise member companies for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period in a series of categories impacting the industry. The winners will be revealed on Monday, 14 October. 

France’s TotalEnergies is considering a move into trading copper, expanding its oil trading operations into metals to capitalize on the global energy transition, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Voters in Kazakhstan will decide on Sunday whether to allow the construction of a nuclear power plant amid worries over the environmental impact as well as the potential reliance on the Central Asian nation’s two giant neighbors — China and Russia — for technology.

UK-based plantmaker Primetals Technologies has announced that it will conduct a blast furnace gas injection study for South Korean steelmaker Hyundai Steel.

The global scrap metal recycling market size was valued at USD 407.02 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow from USD 420.83 billion in 2024 to USD 568.76 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific dominated the scrap metal recycling market with a market share of 51.29% in 2023.

Global gold prices surged today, driven by escalating political tensions in the Middle East, as investors turned to the precious metal as a safe haven.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of ArcelorMittal Poland, ArcelorMittal Europe CEO Geert Van Poelvoorde calls for European Union support for emergency trade measures, and a firm action plan for steel, to keep steelmaking alive in Europe.

The main share of imports is iron ore – 44.1 million tons

India's steel industry is set to expand significantly over the next few years, with plans to add around 23 million tonnes (MT) of crude steel capacity between FY24 and FY27, according to a report by Nomura.

China’s steel demand from the real estate industry could rise if Beijing continues measures to support it. It could also improve outside that sector, according to a column by columnist Clyde Russell for Reuters.

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) ("U. S. Steel") released a new economic impact analysis today, conducted by Parker Strategy Group, that assesses how the proposed $1 billion investment committed by Nippon Steel Corporation ("Nippon Steel") to modernize U. S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works following the closing of the pending merger with U. S. Steel would generate a significant economic impact in Pennsylvania.

The UK government has announced that it has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority's (TRA) recommendation to vary the tariff rate quota (TRQ) on imports of non-alloy and other alloy hot rolled flat steel (Category 1) steel products by splitting Category 1 to form Categories 1A and 1B and expanding the import quota for the given products, effective from October 1, 2024.

ArcelorMittal is a leading global steel and mining company, with operations in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries.

The company’s trademark, "Yongjie Aluminum" (YJL), is recognized as a well-known brand in China. It is also an important export brand from Zhejiang, reflecting Yongjie’s focus on quality and innovation.

At the recent UK Metals Expo, Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), the UK's leading flat-rolled aluminium coil manufacturer, showcased the impressive talents of its apprentice engineers. Oliver Greenhalgh and Sam Foster, first-year apprentices at BAL, captivated visitors at the industry's largest exhibition with their innovative steam train model, crafted entirely from scrap metal.

Tata Steel has halted traditional steel production at its Port Talbot facility, which has operated for over 100 years, leading to thousands of job losses and a transition toward green steel production.

India's iron ore production increased by 7.4% to 116 million metric tonnes in the first five months of the fiscal year, indicating strong demand in the user industry, according to the Mines Ministry.

Demand for rebar and wire rod in Southern Europe remains weak due to cheap imports, high feedstock costs, and minimal construction activity, leading to stable yet pressured prices in the market.

Severstal has successfully established a roll-forming line for cold-formed steel products at its Cherepovets plant, marking a significant investment aimed at enhancing domestic production and reducing import reliance in key sectors.

The EU imported 2.87 million tons of steel raw materials from Russia in the first half of 2024, driven by competitive pricing and limited sanctions, despite efforts to reduce reliance on Russian products.

US steelmakers have petitioned for antidumping and countervailing duties on imports, citing increased production abroad as a threat to the domestic industry.

The Russian steel industry, as outlined by Minister Alexey Abrosimov, is set for growth in production and competitiveness, driven by rising domestic demand and Amurstal's expansion plans.

The European economy's recovery is hindered by the aftermath of the 2022 crisis, with divergent growth among member states and a heavy reliance on the EU market for Ukraine's exports, particularly in the iron and steel sector.