China’s Scrap Use in Steelmaking Rises Sharply, Policy Targets Further Growth China’s use of scrap steel in steel production continues to increase, reflecting the rapid development of the country’s recycling system and policy support for resource efficiency. Speaking on *Decem...
Australia Sets Final Antidumping Margins on Rebar Imports from Five Countries *Australia’s Antidumping Commission has released the final results of its administrative review of antidumping duties on rebar imports* from *Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam*, cover...
South Africa Launches Antidumping Probe into Chinese Color Coated Steel *South Africa’s International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of color coated steel from China*, following a complaint filed by domestic ...
Vallourec and Geostock Expand Partnership on Hydrogen and CCUS Storage Infrastructure *Vallourec and Geostock have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation on large-scale underground energy storage solutions*, focusing on *hydrogen storage and carbon capture, utilizat...
India’s Steel Demand Seen Rising 8% in FY 2025-26, but Margin Pressure to Persist *India’s steel demand is expected to grow by around 8% in the fiscal year 2025-26*, but domestic steelmakers are likely to continue facing *pressure on margins*, according to a report released by rati...
India Imposes Five-Year Antidumping Duty on Chinese CRNO Electrical Steel *India has imposed an antidumping (AD) duty on imports of cold rolled non-oriented (CRNO) electrical steel from China*, following a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies ...
Fitch Sees Global Steel Demand Recovery in 2026 Driven by Markets Outside China Credit ratings agency *Fitch Ratings expects a modest rebound in global steel demand in 2026*, while maintaining a *neutral outlook* for the sector. According to Fitch, *weaker steel consumption in Ch...
EU Confirms New Steel Safeguard Framework to Take Effect from July 2026 The European Union’s *new steel safeguard regime is set to enter into force on July 1, 2026*, following the *expiry of the current safeguard measures on June 30, 2026*, according to the latest draft r...
Xuan Thien Selects Primetals as Technology Partner for Advanced Green Steel Complex in Vietnam UK-based plantmaker Primetals Technologies has signed a partnership agreement with Vietnam’s Xuan Thien Group* for the construction of *two advanced steel production lines* at the *Xuan Thien Nam Dinh...
EU Moves to Revamp Research Fund for Coal and Steel to Accelerate Clean Transition *The European Commission has approved proposals to revise the legal framework of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)*, seeking to strengthen support for *decarbonisation, clean technologies an...
European Commission Proposes Major CBAM Expansion and Tougher Anti-Circumvention Rules *The European Commission has unveiled a new package of proposals to strengthen the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)*, aiming to close loopholes, prevent circumvention and enhance protection a...
NBCC Issues Tender for 4 MWp Solar Project at SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant *NBCC (India) Limited has invited bids for the construction of a 4,000 kWp grid-connected solar power project* at the Bokaro steel plant operated by state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)...
