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Crude steel: world production down 1% in February
World crude steel production in February fell by 1% year-on-year to 142.4 million tonnes, according to data from the World Steel Association (worldsteel). In January-February this year, global crude steel production decreased by 0.8% year-on-year to 297.8 million...
Lithium: prices in China halve in just four months
The lithium frenzy, which saw Chinese prices of the material for electric vehicle batteries soar more than 1,300 percent in just two years, has turned into a rapid descent. Prices of lithium carbonate, the benchmark product, have halved after soaring last November....
HRC steel: European producers keep bids high despite reduced activity
Hot-rolled coil HRC prices remained broadly stable in Europe on Monday, March 20, with producers staying positive thanks to strong order books. Trading volumes were limited in the region, with bookings mainly for small lots. Buyers remained cautious about recent price...
Steel: Ekinciler restarts production at full capacity after earthquake
Large Turkish steelmaker Ekinciler Demir Celik has restarted production of long steel products after being interrupted by the Feb. 6 earthquakes. Ekinciler has a capacity of 1.25 million tons of liquid steel and produces billet and rebar from 8-50 mm. Most steel mills...