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EU Steel, “Melt And Pour” Turns The Quota Into A Traceability Test
From October 1, 2026, importing steel products subject to the new quota regime into the European Union will no longer depend only on quota availability. Operators will also have to demonstrate where the steel was originally melted and poured, linking the customs...
South32, Water Reduces The Australian Manganese Outlook
South32 exceeded its revised manganese production guidance for the 2026 financial year, but the result does not eliminate the operational difficulties that continue to constrain the Australian complex. Water accumulated at the mine sites, saline inflows and the need...
Manganese, Chinese Demand Restarts But Inventories Restrain Prices
The Chinese manganese ore market ended August with more constructive signals, supported by the recovery in smelter purchasing and stronger alloy prices. The movement was not uniform, however: imported semi-carbonate ore increased, while high-grade material corrected,...
US Coil Steel, Reduced Supply Keeps Prices Above $60
The US hot-rolled coil market concluded August above the threshold of $60 per hundredweight, supported by limited spot availability, extended lead times and upcoming scheduled outages at steel mills. Demand is not showing an exceptional acceleration, but it remains...