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From Art to Automation: The Evolution of Pattern-Making in Foundries
For centuries, pattern-making was considered an artisan’s craft, requiring unmatched precision, extensive knowledge of materials, and a deep understanding of casting principles. Skilled laborers dedicated their lives to mastering the nuances of this trade, ensuring that every pattern met the exacting... Read more
Steel,Germany › Germany reduced steel production by 10.1% y/y in April
Since the beginning of the year, the indicator has decreased by 11.9% y/yIn April 2025, German steelmakers reduced steel production by 10.1% compared to the same month in 2024, to 2.95 million tons. Compared to the previous month, the figure... Read more
Russia,Steel › How Russian steel exports have changed in the face of sanctions
Russia was able to partially reorient steel supplies to Asia and MENA countries, but this reduced export marginsWestern sanctions have failed to fully affect Russia’s resource exports. Russia has organized, with the help of other countries, large-scale schemes to circumvent... Read more
Foundry,Italy › Italian Foundries: No Signs of Recovery Yet in Early 2025
As the Italian foundry association Assofond reports in its latest press release, the sector continues to face significant challenges. Despite a slight economic uptick in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter, there are still no concrete signs of a true recovery.According... Read more
Brazil,USA,Steel,Tariffs › Brazil seeks negotiation over US steel tariffs instead of retaliation
Brazilian steel traders expect the government to negotiate with the US over new tariffs on steel exports, including slabs, rather than take retaliatory measures. The US steel industry relies on Brazilian slabs and pig iron for production, while Brazil depends on... Read more
Steel,Scrap,Japan › Japan's steel mills purchase almost 3 million tons scrap in May
Japan’s steel mill purchased almost 3 million tons of domestic scrap in May, up by 14.5 percent compared to the same time of last year. Among them. carbon steel scrap occupied 2.818 million tons, increasing by 15 percent compared to... Read more
USA,Aluminum,Recycling › USA - Aluminum beverage can moves from recycling bin to newly formed can in less than 60 Days
New research from circular economy and materials management consultant RRS confirms that used beverage cans (UBCs) move from recycling bin to newly formed cans in less than 60 days on average in the U.S.The study, released on Global Recycling Day... Read more
Aluminum,USA,Tariffs › USA - Worried about high prices from tariffs? Wait till the aluminum crunch America isn’t ready for
In the race to secure the materials of the future, the United States is falling dangerously behind—and the consequences are starting to show.Last week, the International Monetary Fund downgraded its global and U.S. economic outlook, pointing to escalating trade tensions and... Read more
Steel,Hydrogen › Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation
The steel industry's journey toward carbon neutrality has gained momentum, with hydrogen-based and electric ironmaking technologies advancing more rapidly in recent years than before. These innovations create a pathway to truly sustainable "green steel" production. Major steelmakers, mining conglomerates, and metallurgical... Read more
Europe,Russia,Pig Iron › Why Are Russian Pig Iron Imports to Europe Skyrocketing?
Over three years into its invasion of Ukraine, and despite the subsequent sanctions, Russian producers continue to generate significant revenues from exports. This is especially true of metals and minerals, including pig iron and semi-finished steel products, which Russia continues... Read more
