Metallurgy news

• Secondary copper production increased by 12 percent The latest data released by the International Copper Research Group (ICSG) shows a significant increase in the production of refined copper from scrap during 2014. The output from the processing of scrap copper during the three quarters of 2014 was 3.113 million tonnes, up almost 12 percent... 03.01.2015  13:44

• Engineering plastics are ready to replace metal Polymer materials are gradually replacing traditional materials of construction such as wood and steel in many areas. This is made possible by the unique properties of engineering plastics, such as low weight and high strength, which are much easier to manufacture. Thus, the engineering plastics... 03.01.2015  01:57

• 2014 crude steel production results World crude steel production in 2014 from the 65 countries reporting to Worldsteel reached 1.625 billion tonnes, up 2.7 percent year on year from 15.82 billion tonnes in 2013. Estimates for 2014 are preliminary, as they were based on the assumption that the level of steel production in December... 02.01.2015  13:12

• Nickel prices may rise in 2015 The change in the supply of nickel in 2014 led to high volatility in its price, which, according to analysts, will continue in 2015. The main factors for the formation of prices for base metals this year will be expectations of an increase in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve and fears about... 02.01.2015  12:23

• EU fights steel imports from China and Taiwan The European Union has ordered customs officials to register stainless steel imports from China and Taiwan that pose a threat to the domestic market. The investigation is carried out in two phases, in which, as a first step, it is planned to find out whether Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturers... 01.01.2015  18:22

• Aluminum production capacity in China to increase by 7 percent in 2015 China will increase the operability of its aluminum smelting capacity by 7 percent and reach production of 31 million tonnes in 2015, up from 29 million tonnes in 2014, according to the Henan Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Association. The report says that in 2015, the working capacity of aluminum... 01.01.2015  17:32

• Brazil breaks records for the supply of iron ore Iron ore shipments from Brazil rose about 31 percent in the last week to 8.33 million tonnes, according to data released by the Standard Bank. Standard Bank strategist Mellinda Moore said the bank believes Vale is seeking to increase shipments of stockpiled material ahead of the expected rainy... 01.01.2015  16:34

• Top 10 steel producing countries According to the latest statistics released by the World Steel Association, global steel production in 65 countries reporting to the Association stood at 130.525 million tonnes in November 2014. These 65 countries account for approximately 98 per cent of the world's total crude steel... 31.12.2014  12:10

• World stainless steel production up 8.9 percent According to the latest statistics released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), global stainless steel production grew 8.9 percent during the nine-month period in 2014, compared to 2013. The total volume was 30.90 million tons for the period, up 8.9 percent compared to the output... 31.12.2014  11:48

• In the US may experience a shortage of fittings amid rising demand in 2015 The Reinforcing Steel Institute (CrSi) predicts that the country's rebar consumption should reach 8.7 million tonnes in 2015, an increase of 8 percent over 2014. In addition, there is a possibility that supply will not be able to keep pace with the growth in demand. According to Bob Risser,... 30.12.2014  13:14