The plant will use biogas feedstock and iron ore as a catalyst to also produce 380 t/yr of graphitic carbon, he said.

China is taking fresh measures to deter hoarding of iron-ore in a bid to cool a surge in prices of the key steel-making material.

Mexico’s construction sector contracted 1.0% in January from December, statistics office Inegi said.

China will take more steps to stabilize industrial growth with a focus on key industries and areas.

The decrease expanded by 0.6 percentage points from that registered in January. On a monthly basis, China's PPI remained flat in February, according to the bureau.

Hunan developing reputation worldwide as a center of heavy industry expertise

"China's statement to actively seek CPTPP membership illustrates its attitude and determination to expand its opening-up," Gu said.

The biggest hurdle stainless steel production and fabrication faces to date is loadshedding, with this challenge overriding all previous issues and leading to diminishing staff safety, motivation, productivity and increased living costs, and contributing to a ...