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German Finance Minister proposes summit on steel
The proposal was made against the backdrop of the cancellation of green projects in the country |
May 2025 crude steel production
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World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.8 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2025, a 3.8% decrease compared to May 2024. |
The metal calcium market is experiencing widespread price increases.
The metal calcium market has recently seen widespread price increases. |
Federal response to steel and aluminum crisis falls short – urgent improvements needed to protect jobs
The United Steelworkers union (USW) says the federal government’s response to the U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum is insufficient to protect Canadian jobs and industry. |
Rio Tinto, Hancock to spend $1.6bn on new Pilbara iron-ore project
Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting will invest $1.61-billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron-ore project in the Pilbara, aiming to sustain long-term output from their joint operations in the region. |
Australia’s top iron-ore export hub has busiest May on record
Iron-ore shipments from the largest bulk-export terminal set a record for the month of May, putting flows at the biggest year-to-date volumes even after weather issues curbed exports earlier in 2025. |
China imported 17.514 million tonnes of bauxite in May, with non-mainstream ores accounting for a larger share again
According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in May 2025, China imported 17.514 million tonnes of bauxite, down 15.32 per cent MoM and up 29.43 per cent Y-o-Y. |
Hyundai Steel to supply 100,000 tons of auto steel sheets to GM Korea
Hyundai Steel to supply 100,000 tons of auto steel sheets to GM Korea |
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