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Brazil and China should cooperate in the field of environmentally friendly steel: study
Researchers from the Department of Green Finance at the London School of Economics (LSE) suggest that Brazil and China.Researchers from the Department of Green Finance at the London School of Economics (LSE) suggest that Brazil and China will have a... Read more
Germany,Steel › Germany increased steel production by 4.8% y/y in February
In February 2026, German steelmakers increased steel production by 4.8% y/y – to 2.83 million tons. Compared to the previous month, production fell by 8.1%. This is according to data from the German Steel Association (WV Stahl).Last month, 1.97 million tons of... Read more
Iron Ore › Global high-grade iron ore market is set to grow
The global steel sector is undergoing a technological shift to lower its significant carbon footprint. At the core of the transition for ore-based steelmaking is direct reduction (DR) of iron ore. When combined with green hydrogen and renewable energy, DR... Read more
Iron Ore,Brazil › Global iron ore exports rise modestly in CY'25 as Brazil drives growth
India's export drop tightens Asian supply. China's imports remain steady despite weak steel demand. Global supplies to increase post Simandou ramp up.Global iron ore export volumes are projected to increase 2.6% year-on-year to 1,760 million tonnes in CY'25, reflecting incremental... Read more
Iron Ore › Iron ore prices rose by nearly 7% in March amid supply risks
Iron ore prices rose by 6.9% during the period from February 27 to March 27, 2026, reaching $107.74/t CFR (KORE 62% Fe/Qingdao). The average price for the raw material in March was $106.33/t, compared to $101.53/t in February. Thus, the... Read more
China,Iron Ore,BHP › China expands restrictions on iron ore imports from BHP
The state buyer urged traders to refrain from purchasing new cargoesChina Mineral Resources Group, a Chinese state-owned buyer, has called on traders to refrain from purchasing new shipments from BHP Group, according to Bloomberg.The call was made after it was discovered... Read more
Aluminum,Germany › Germany - Trimet Aluminium’s Essen foundry reaches 10 million tonnes aluminium casting milestone
A significant production landmark has been reached at the aluminium foundry operated by Trimet Aluminium in Essen, Germany. On March 5, the facility recorded the casting of its ten-millionth tonne of aluminium, marking a major achievement for the site since... Read more
Pig Iron › Here's the Top 15 List of Pig Iron Companies 2026
The global pig iron industry remains a critical foundation of primary steelmaking, supporting more than 70% of basic oxygen furnace (BOF) steel production worldwide. In value terms, the Global Pig Iron Market reached USD 642.34 billion in 2025 and is projected to... Read more
Poland,Fair & Events › Poland - Targi Kielce Industrial Autumn – the Central and Eastern Europe’s industry’s focal point
Foundry, in particular, pressure die casting for the automotive sector, non-ferrous metals, metal heat treatment, quality control, and, for the first time,clean air technologies for industry - Targi Kielce's Industrial Autumn gainsnew dynamics. This year's expo cluster not only reflects... Read more
USA,Iran › USA - Manufacturing Sector Continues Expansion, Conflict Impact Uncertain
In light of the U.S. attack on Iran over the weekend and the widening Middle East conflict, manufacturers should be “on high alert” for supply chain volatility and should plan accordingly, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management’s... Read more
