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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SMM reports a slight correction in A00 aluminum prices, with some regions maintaining stability. Prices in Foshan and Tianjin saw changes, while import prices at Ningbo and Tianjin ports ...

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 ...

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 ...

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China imported 210,200 mt of copper cathode in August 2026, down 14.24% MoM and down 20.48% ...

South Korean steel stocks rallied early on the 1st. Daehan Steel rose 17.07% to 9,120 won, Dongkuk Steel Mill gained 13.33% to 10,710 won, KISWIRE added 10.03%, KISCO 8.92%, KG Dongbu Steel ...