A new low-carbon ferrochrome project has commenced trial operations at SOHAR Freezone, bolstering Oman¡¯s credentials as a regional ferrochrome production powerhouse.

Sohar Port and Freezone on Sunday signed a land lease agreement with Starsun Sohar (FZC) to establish a recycling plant dedicated to the sustainable management of lead-acid batteries in Sohar Freezone.

Gulf Alloys and Metals (FZC) LLC began a trial run of its 10,000 tpa capacity ferrochrome alloy plant.

India's private-sector steelmaker JSW Steel has announced a 13.2mn t/yr greenfield steel manufacturing complex in Paradip, Odisha.

Vale will receive its pro rata share of Minas Rio production with completion of the deal. It will also have an option to acquire an additional 15pc stake in the enlarged Minas Rio for cash.

Weekly Italian rebar and drawing-quality wire rod assessments softened by €5/t to €600/t ex-works and €660/t delivered.

Just becoming a secondary steelmaker will mean the country cannot produce all the requisite grades for its automotive industry, it added.

Euro Manganese Inc. appoints LodeRock Advisors Inc. and Jane Morgan Management Pty Ltd. to enhance investor relations in North America and Australia