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Global pig iron production in March increased 2,4% and amounted to 120.8 million tons
The blast furnace method produced 110.2 million tons, and the direct reduction method produced 10.6 million tonsGlobal pig iron production in March 2025 increased by 2.4% compared to March 2024 to 120.8 million tons. The figure increased by 6.7% compared... Read more
China › Your direct connection to top Chinese metalcasters and suppliers
Invitation to METAL/DIECASTING/NONFERROUS CHINA 2025We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 23rd China International Foundry Expo, the 18th China International Diecasting Industry Exhibition, 18th International Nonferrous and Special Casting Exhibition (METAL/DIECASTING/NONFERROUS CHINA 2025), hosted by China Foundry Association from May... Read more
Bauxite,Aluminum › Brazil’s bauxite-gallium pact potent for an inflexion point in the global aluminium production
In a landmark development for the metals sector, Brazilian Rare Earth (BRE) and Rio Tinto have signed a revised agreement to advance the Amargosa bauxite‑gallium project in Bahia, Brazil. This collaboration seeks to unlock one of the highest‑grade undeveloped gallium... Read more
Nickel › International nickel prices continue to rise
Nickel prices recorded further gains in Asia and Europe today. Nickel prices on the SHFE rose by up to 1.8%. LME nickel even rose by up to 2.4% shortly after the start of trading. Switzerland: Steel mills do not want... Read more
Aluminum,Trump,USA › Why Trump wants to bring aluminum production back to the U.S.
Americans use a lot of aluminum.The metal is both lightweight and an effective conductor of electricity, giving it countless applications in transportation and energy systems alongside culinary work and more.“It really is the magic metal,” said Charles Johnson, president and... Read more
Grede,Foundry,USA › USA - Grede to close Alabama foundry
The Brewton, Alabama, plant closure follows another company closure earlier this decade in the state.Grede LLC, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, will close its iron foundry in Brewton, Alabama, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice the... Read more
Germany › German iron foundry appoints new CEO
The board of the Fritz Winter iron foundry has elected Gabi Wilwers as its new managing director.In her new role, Wilwers will be responsible for finances and controlling, a role previously held by Jürg Müller. She will also be the... Read more
Metal Price › METAL PRICES - 03/2025
Ferro-Alloys and Other MetalsYour invaluable Metal Price guide to the market as quoted to the publisher on the 12th March 2025.Ferro Silicon(per 1,000kilos) 75% loose in bulk (Mt) £1,370.00; 75% drums on pallets (Mt) £1,450.00; 75% bulk bags on pallets (Mt)... Read more
Congress,Summit › World Foundry Summit 2025
The next World Foundry Summit will take place on 2nd and 3rd October 2025. The venue will be the Palace Hotel and the neighbouring Chantilly Castle, in France.Organised by the World Foundry Organization (WFO), the event was previously held in Rome (2018)... Read more
Brazil,USA,China › Key Brazil Port bustles as China poised to shift away From U.S.
Trump’s trade war may have crushed global commodity prices, but it’s good news for one of Brazil’s largest ports, which is seeing an uptick in export volumes.Porto do Açu in Rio de Janeiro state, the country’s No. 1 oil export... Read more
