Recently, the market price of calcium metal has no improvement for the time being.

Marubeni-Itochu Steel (MISI) announced on the 24th that they have agreed to invest in “Network Steel Resources” (NSR).

the calcium metal market is running steadily and strongly

"Such a partnership has created a collaborative environment for sharing knowledge, resources and experience. It allows us to leverage each other's strengths and has fostered a strong foundation for the project's success."

As such, even though Japan is a close ally of the US, that it has still not won the trust of US policymakers is clear to all.

On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary affirmative determinations in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia.

Trafigura Group has struck a $400-million prepayment deal for iron-ore with Mineral Resources, as the Australian miner focuses on preserving cash amid a downturn in its two main commodities.

Vale and Midrex Technologies, Inc. have agreed to cooperate in advancing a technical solution for the use of iron ore briquettes in direct reduction plants.