Loading
Drought In Indonesia: Low River Levels Slow Bauxite Shipments
The ongoing drought in Indonesia has begun to interfere with bauxite shipments in the Kalimantan region, where lower river levels are making it more difficult to transport ore from inland mines to alumina refineries. The problem mainly concerns logistics and has not...
Stainless Steel, Malaysian Investigation Into Indonesia Fails To Alarm The Market
Malaysia’s launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of stainless steel cold-rolled coil from Indonesia is unlikely to have significant consequences for the regional market. Volumes shipped to Malaysia account for a limited share of Indonesian exports,...
Steel Rebar, Italian Producers Attempt A New Price Increase
The Italian reinforcing bar market is restarting after the summer break under the banner of caution. Demand remains sluggish, but producers are attempting to impose increases of at least €20 per tonne compared with pre-holiday levels. In the background, the...
Cold-Rolled And Galvanized Coils, European Producers Push Prices Higher
The European flat steel market continues to move upward following the summer break. Limited availability of cold-rolled coil, new anti-dumping measures and a number of production and logistical difficulties are strengthening the position of steelmakers. The increases,...