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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
Iron Ore,China › Iron ore prices have fallen by more than 6% since the beginning of the year
Currently, Qingdao (KORE 62% Fe) quotes are at their lowest level since August 2025Prices for Qingdao iron ore (KORE 62% Fe) fell by 6.3% to $100.26/t CFR between December 26, 2025, and February 20, 2026. Currently, quotations are at their... Read more
Brazil,Iron Ore › Brazil increased iron ore exports by 6.3% y/y in January
Compared to December 2025, the indicator decreased by 22.7%In January 2026, Brazil increased its iron ore exports by 6.3% year-on-year – to 28.99 million tons. This is evidenced by data on ship composition collected by BigMint.Compared to December 2025, this... Read more
Pig Iron › Prices for pig iron rose by $20–30 per ton in January in some markets
The full launch of CBAM in 2026 will contribute to the growth of quotations in EuropeIn January, average prices for Indian and Russian pig iron rose by $20–30 per tonne. This was due to increased demand in Turkey, the strengthening... Read more
Italy,Foundry › Italy - Foundries' alarm: 'With Cbam, sector at risk of closure'
President Zanardi: 'No protection for our products, immediately update the codes included in the measure'The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Cbam) is causing a crisis for Italian foundries, which are calling for urgent corrections to the regulations, denouncing the real risk... Read more
Aluminum,Brazil,Chalco,CBA › Chalco Acquire Stake In CBA in $902.6 Million Brazil Aluminum Bet
In a cross-continental play that reshapes Brazil’s aluminum landscape, Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., known as Chalco, have agreed to acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), valuing the producer at approximately $902.6 million.The transaction places... Read more
