Metal businesses, whether in steel or aluminum, have two distinct business models. One is the integrated model, like erstwhile Alcoa, and secondly, we have the disintegrated model (separate upstream and downstream). Both these models have pros and cons, but th...

According to Japan Iron and Steel Association, in February of this year, Japan’s crude steel output was 8.355 million tons, down by 4.8% month on month to 422,000 tons less than last month; the average daily output was 288,100 tons, an increase of 1.8% month ...

Formosa Plastics Group has announced to begin blast furnace ignition at its Vietnam Ha Tinh Mill in June this year. Since the construction of the steel plant beginning in 2012, due to political and construction issues, the construction progress has not bee...

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Iron ore extended a gain toward $US60 a tonne as further signs of a recovery in China's property market, coupled with policymakers' plans to loosen margin-lending controls in equity trading, helped to improve sentiment.

According to Turkey Ministry of Economy announced that the government has announced to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of stainless steel welded pipe from Malaysia and Vietnam. Both countries tax rates are 25.27%. Currently, Turkey to impose anti-dump...

The polysilicon industry currently hardly seems to provide an environment that offers a clear-cut investment case. Among its many issues, price levels have been continuously suppressed for a prolonged period of time. Supply-side dynamics are highly confusing, ...

[Ferro-Alloys.com]The 13th Five-Year Plan for the energy industry has been drafted and is expected to debut in the first six months of this year, the Economic Information Daily reported on Monday,

The Philippines’ second-biggest nickel ore miner, Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. may boost its output if nickel prices sustain a rebound from decade-lows amid signs of a recovery in China’s economy, company officials said on Friday.