EU hot-rolled coil (HRC) imports increased sharply in May, according to Global Trade Tracker data, with all major suppliers lifting cleared volumes.

The global nickel market had a surplus of 11,900 metric tons in May, compared with a surplus of 13,900 tons in the same month last year, data from the International Nickel Study Group (INSG) showed on Tuesday.

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The 2310 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6818 yuan per ton on July 18.

Liberty Steel has won the bidding process for Hungarian steelmaker Dunaferr.

The tender result slightly exceeded initial expectations, which ranged between ¥49,000-49,500/t fas, but was still in a reasonable range if the buyer needs the volume, a Japanese trader said.

Glencore has struck a deal to buy the outstanding shares of PolyMet Mining, gaining full control of a mine development company that holds a 50% stake in a copper and nickel joint venture with Teck Resources.

Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the six months ended 30 June 2023 decreased by approximately 9% compared to the prior comparative period.