China’s nickel giant Tsingshan Holding Group has started production at its $1 billion steel plant in central Zimbabwe, a company official said on Thursday.

China Baowu Steel Group has completed its purchase of a stake in the Simandou project in Guinea, as China’s top steelmaker looks to expand its interest in the world’s largest untapped iron ore mine.

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 165.1 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2024, a 1.5% increase compared to May 2023.

China exports 10206.284 tons of ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) in Jan-May 2024.

China exports 188387.245 tons of ferrosilicon (Si>55%) in Jan-May 2024.

China exports 37144.788 tons of ferrosilicon (Si>55%) in May 2024.

China exports 2338.803 tons of ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) in May 2024.

Brazilian mining giant Vale said on Thursday that an asset review initiative and investments in the key Sudbury and Salobo plants might lead to growth in its 2026 copper and nickel output when compared to its baseline scenario.