China's customs data showed that China's calcium metal exports in September 2022 reached 1364.619 tons

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The world stainless association released figures for the first half year of 2022 showing that stainless steel melt shop production decreased by 3.5% year–on–year to 29.0 million metric tons.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.7 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2022, a 3.7% increase compared to September 2021.

JISPL's production plunged by 77pc on the year to 30,000t during July to September.

Australian-Japanese joint venture BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is facing potential strikes at its coking coal mines in Queensland, as members of Australian unions vote in favour of taking protected industrial action.

The Argus weekly domestic US ex-works plate assessment was flat at $1,620/st.

Indian private-sector producer JSW Steel has signed an initial deal with US-based finance technology firm Smartex to explore low-emissions steel production.