Metallurgy news

• Mechel supplies rolled metal for the construction of medical centers to combat coronavirus in Russia Mechel Group's retail network Mechel-Service supplies steel coils for the construction of infectious diseases hospitals designed to combat coronavirus throughout Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry is accelerating the construction of 16 medical centers. Mechel-Service supplies rolled metal... 06.04.2020  12:38

• British Steel takes action on COVID-19 coronavirus spread British Steel CEO Ron Deelen said: “The coronavirus is shaping the way we all conduct our daily lives, and we have robust and flexible plans to protect our people, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. We continue to follow the latest guidelines from Public Health England a... 06.04.2020  12:35

• Australia launches anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese steel products The Australian Antidumping Commission has launched antidumping and antidumping investigations for steel pipe products originating in China, South Korea, Taiwan and Wit Nam. The information was published by the Trade Facility Office of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam. Certain... 06.04.2020  12:32

• Tata Steel Update on COVID-19 Outbreak As the new outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread rapidly around the world, Tata Steel said: “As national governments intensify their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, Tata Steel will reduce operations at certain facilities. We have already strengthened our employee risk m... 03.04.2020  11:24

• Turkish steel companies confirm the need for import restriction measures Turkey's steel production in February rose 8.2% year-on-year to 2.9 million tonnes, according to the Turkish Steel Manufacturers Association (TCUD), while production in January-February rose 12.7% to 5 , 9 million tons. Consumption of finished steel in February was 3 million tons, up 68.3%... 03.04.2020  11:14

• Ukraine will leave 100,000 tons of wheat for domestic needs The state-owned Ukrainian grain firm DPZKU has stocks of about 100,000 tons of wheat in stock and is ready to meet domestic needs for flour amid growing demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company said on Tuesday. Ukrainian bakers and bakeries last week asked the government to... 02.04.2020  11:03

• Iron ore futures in China climb after recovery in activity Chinese iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, boosted by hopes for demand after the world's second largest economy reported unexpected production increases in March. The National Bureau of Statistics said China's official purchasing managers 'index (PMI) jumped to 52 this month from a record low in... 02.04.2020  10:59

• Tata Steel cuts production in India due to coronavirus India's Tata Steel said Wednesday it has begun to cut production at facilities in four major cities, including its flagship plant in Jamshedpur, as the conglomerate takes action to combat the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. The company added that work in subsequent plants has been... 02.04.2020  10:47

• Metinvest suspends work at Italian steel plants Metinvest Group has suspended two of its rolling mills in Italy. This decision was made in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic and the demands of the Italian government to suspend the operation of steel mills in the country. The factories of the Ferriera Valsider group and Metinvest Trametal in... 01.04.2020  10:53

• ArcelorMittal Update on COVID-19 Impact ArcelorMittal provided an update on the impact of COVID-19. It states: “The global escalation of COVID-19 and the measures put in place by governments around the world to contain the virus are negatively affecting economic activity and manufacturing supply chains in many parts of the world. C... 01.04.2020  10:39