European Union] The EU HRC market remained subdued, with the northwest European HRC index stable at about USD 820/tonne ex-works and the Italian index easing to around USD 830/tonne ex-works.

Indonesia has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into galvanized steel imported from China. Currently, Chinese products account for approximately 52% of Indonesia's domestic consumption.

Multiple Pressures Drive APT Industry Operating Rate to Record Low in September] SMM, September 29: In September 2026, China's APT market saw deep production cuts ...

Vietnam] Vietnam's import HRC market remained stable, with ASEAN HRC assessed at USD 537/tonne CFR Vietnam. Indonesian-origin SAE1006 HRC was offered at around USD 538/tonne CFR, while ...

In September 2026, China's metallurgical-grade alumina output increased slightly by 0.7% month-on-month, driven by new capacity in Shanxi and Guangxi. National installed capacity stood at ...

Supervisors at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile have rejected the company's final collective bargaining offer, increasing the risk of a potential strike at the world's largest copper mine.

ArcelorMittal is considering a $960 million capital investment to expand its Pecém steelworks in Ceará, Brazil. The Pecém integrated facility currently operates with a design capacity of ...

India's Essar Group, via US unit Mesabi Metallics, plans to invest 15 billion USD in an Iowa integrated steel plant, targeting first output in 2030. The project was announced at the White House ...

India's state-owned NMDC Limited reported its provisional iron ore production for September 2026 rose by 7.7% year-on-year to 4.04 million tonnes. However, the company's iron ore sales ...

Raw material side, lithium carbonate prices accelerated their bottoming process this week, with the 130,000 yuan/mt and 125,000 yuan/mt levels falling in quick succession. After ...

The South Korean government recently announced a national grid overhaul plan, aiming to replace rigid grid connection caps with battery energy storage integration and competitive allocation ...

Four US senators from both parties introduced the American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 on September 30, proposing broad changes to federal environmental reviews and permitting ...