Metallurgy news

• Ferrexpo production increased in the third quarter of 2025, despite using only one pelletizing line. Swiss mining company Ferrexpo, whose main interests are related to Ukrainian iron ore assets, has announced production results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025.In the third quarter of this year, the company's total commercial production increased by 3.3 percent compared to... 09.10.2025  13:00

• Jindal India limited commissions new steel plant in West Bengal Jindal India limited (JIL), a member of B.C. Jindal Group, a leading manufacturer of pipes and cold-rolled steel, has commissioned a new steel plant in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. The project involves an investment of $169 million, the company said in a statement on Thursday, October... 09.10.2025  12:00

• South Korea's steel exports under threat as EU tightens protective measures The European Union is preparing to introduce stricter protective measures against imported steel products in an attempt to protect its industry from the growth of global overcapacity, which is expected to grow from 602 million tons in 2024 to 721 million tons by 2027.According to local South Korean... 09.10.2025  12:00

• China's core finished steel product inventories fell 4.1 percent at end-September 2025 As of September 30 this year, total domestic inventories of five major finished steel products in China's 21 major cities totaled 9.02 million tons, down 390,000 tons or 4.1 percent from September 20, the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) announced.In particular, As of September 30, domestic... 09.10.2025  11:00

• India provides mandatory quality control exemptions for the import of certain stainless steel products. The Indian government has exempted the import of certain grades of stainless steel products from the mandatory quality control order, which was introduced on June 13 this year, government officials said on Thursday, October 9.According to the mandatory quality control order, imports of stainless... 09.10.2025  11:00

• Vale is expected to report positive operating results for the third quarter Analysts in Brazil believe that the country's Vale miner will report strong operating results for its iron ore division on October 21 and a positive financial result on October 30, relative to the third quarter of 2025.Iron ore supplies are expected to increase by 9.0 million tons to 85.9 million,... 09.10.2025  01:00

• Exports of wire rod from Brazil increased in September Brazil's wire rod exports reached 27,300 tons in September, up from 19,200 tons in August, according to the foreign trade authority SECEX.September destinations were South America (20,000 tons at US$586 per ton), USA (7,000 tonnes at US$587 per ton) and Canada (300 tons at US$586 per ton). $828/t),... 09.10.2025  00:00

• Car production in Brazil decreased in September According to Anfavea, car production in Brazil reached 243,400 units in September, compared with 247,000 units in August.Domestic sales increased by 7.9 percent to 243,200 units, while exports decreased by 8.0 percent to 52,500 units.Compared to September 2024, August 2025 saw a 1.5 percent decline... 09.10.2025  00:00

• France's imports of steel products fell by 12.3 percent in January 2025. According to statistics published by the Ministry of Economics, Finance and Industry of France, in January-July of this year, the import of the main steel products and ferroalloys in France amounted to 5.41 billion euros, decreasing by 12.3 percent in annual calculation. During the indicated... 08.10.2025  19:00

• France's steel product export value fell 5.3 percent in January 2025. According to statistics published by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, in January-July this year, exports of major types of steel and ferroalloys from France amounted to 5.73 billion euros, down 5.3 percent year on year.During this period, France exported steel pipes and tubes... 08.10.2025  18:00