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The grassroots of traditional heavy industry can also enjoy the “dividends” of AI
Entering 2025, the topic of “AI intelligence” has become a hot search, triggering heated public opinion in the whole society and various industries. From government affairs to industry and service industries, “AI intelligence” systems mainly based on DeepSeek have been suc...Read more -
Domestic scrap steel prices have slightly increased
Last week, domestic scrap steel prices rose slightly, and market resources were tight. Scrap steel processing bases resumed work one after another, but the output of scrap steel was still limited. Steel companies received less than their daily consumption, and inventory was mostly at a low level....Read more -
India plans to impose temporary tariffs of 15% -25% on steel products imported from China
Indian Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy announced on February 11th that India will impose temporary tariffs of 15% -25% on steel products from China over the next six months, aimed at curbing Chinese steel imports and protecting the interests of domestic steel manufacturers in India. It is reporte...Read more -
In 2024, China’s stainless steel production reached 39.4411 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.54%
On January 22nd, the Stainless Steel Branch of the China Iron and Steel Industry Association released statistical data on China’s crude steel production, import and export volume, and apparent consumption of stainless steel in 2024. In terms of production, in 2024, China’s crude stain...Read more -
Major breakthrough in core technology for comprehensive utilization of niobium resources in China
Since the implementation of the new round of breakthroughs in mineral exploration strategy, the China Geological Survey of the Ministry of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the People’s Government of Hubei Province, has carried out comprehensive utilization technology research and deve...Read more -
China’s lithium ore reserves have jumped to second place in the world
On January 8th, the China Geological Survey of the Ministry of Natural Resources announced a major breakthrough in lithium mineral exploration in China. The newly added resources of spodumene type, salt lake type, and lithium mica type lithium mines all exceeded 10 million tons, and the global pr...Read more -
The pattern of strong supply and weak demand is difficult to change, and the center of gravity of mineral prices continues to shift downwards
Looking back at 2024, domestic demand was weak, supply remained high intensity, and the current price of iron ore was under overall pressure to decline under the loose supply and demand pattern. Domestic and foreign macro policies provided a phased upward driving force. Review of Mineral Price Tr...Read more -
National Bureau of Statistics: Crude steel production from January to November was 929.19 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7%
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, crude steel production in November was 78.4 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%. The crude steel production from January to November was 929.19 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7%. The production of pig iron in ...Read more -
The Versatility and Importance of Adjustable Steel Props in Construction
In the ever-evolving world of construction, the need for reliable and robust support systems is paramount. Among the various tools and equipment that have revolutionized the industry, adjustable steel props stand out as a cornerstone of modern construction practices. This article delves into the ...Read more -
Exploring the Future of Construction: The Steel Formwork Exhibitio
In the ever-evolving world of construction, the demand for innovative and efficient building solutions is at an all-time high. One of the most significant advancements in this field is the development of steel formwork systems, which have revolutionized the way structures are built. The rec...Read more -
Strikes sweep the world! Shipping warning in Advance
Recently, food and energy prices have continued to soar due to inflation, and wages have not kept up. This has led to waves of protests and strikes by drivers of ports, airlines, railways, and road trucks around the world. Political turmoil in various countries has made supply chains even worse. ...Read more -
Mexico starts the first sunset review investigation on anti-dumping of coated steel plates to China
On June 2, 2022, the Ministry of economic affairs of Mexico announced in the official gazette that, at the application of the Mexican enterprises ternium m é xico, S.A. de C.V. and tenigal, S. de R.L. de C.V., it decided to launch the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on coated steel...Read more -
In April, the global crude steel output decreased by 5.1% year-on-year
On May 24, the World Steel Association (WSA) released the global crude steel production data in April. In April, the crude steel output of 64 countries and regions included in the statistics of the world steel association was 162.7 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 5.1%. In April, Africa&#...Read more -
The US Department of Commerce announced the suspension of steel tariffs on Ukraine
The US Department of Commerce announced on the 9th local time that it would suspend tariffs on steel imported from Ukraine for one year. In a statement, U.S. Commerce Secretary Raymond said that in order to help Ukraine recover its economy from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United ...Read more -
310 million tons! In the first quarter of 2022, the global production of blast furnace pig iron decreased by 8.8% year-on-year
According to the statistics of the world iron and Steel Association, the output of blast furnace pig iron in 38 countries and regions in the first quarter of 2022 was 310 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 8.8%. In 2021, the output of blast furnace pig iron in these 38 countries and regions...Read more -
Vale’s iron ore production fell 6.0% year-on-year in the first quarter
On April 20, Vale released its production report for the first quarter of 2022. According to the report, in the first quarter of 2022, Vale’s iron ore powder mineral volume was 63.9 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 6.0%; The mineral content of pellets was 6.92 million tons, a year-o...Read more -
POSCO will restart Hadi iron ore project
Recently, with the soaring price of iron ore, POSCO plans to restart the hardey iron ore project near Roy Hill Mine in Pilbara, Western Australia. It is reported that API’s hardy iron ore project in Western Australia has been shelved since POSCO established a joint venture with Hancock in 2...Read more -
BHP Billiton and Peking University announced the establishment of the “carbon and climate” doctoral program for unknown scholars
On March 28, BHP Billiton, Peking University Education Foundation and Peking University Graduate School announced the joint establishment of Peking University BHP Billiton’s “carbon and climate” doctoral program for unknown scholars. Seven internal and external members appointed...Read more -
Rebar is easy to rise but difficult to fall in the future
At present, the market optimism is gradually picking up. It is expected that the transportation logistics and terminal operation and production activities in most parts of China will return to the normalization stage from mid April. At that time, the centralized realization of demand will boost t...Read more -
Vale announces sale of central and Western system assets
Vale announced that on April 6, the company had entered into an agreement with J & F Mining Co., Ltd. (the “buyer”) controlled by J & F for the sale of minera çã ocorumbaense reunidas A.、MineraçãoMatoGrossoS. A. , internationalironcompany, Inc. and transbargenavegaci ó nsocie...Read more -
Construction of the first commercial plant in the Brazilian city of tecnore
Vale and Pala state government held a celebration on April 6 to celebrate the commencement of the construction of the first tecnored commercial operation plant in Malaba, a city in the southeast of Pala state, Brazil. Tecnored, an innovative technology, can help the iron and steel industry decarb...Read more
