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US Steel Imports: Monthly Rebound But Overall Weak Trend
US finished steel imports recorded a 7.7% increase in January compared with December, showing signs of short-term recovery. However, the overall picture remains weak: volumes are still nearly halved compared with the previous year, highlighting the ongoing impact of...
Green Transition In Ferro-Alloys: Innovation And Market Challenges In China
China’s ferro-alloys sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Technological advances, policy support and decarbonization pressures are accelerating the shift toward lower-emission materials. However, despite progress, a significant contradiction emerges:...
Incident At Garpenberg: Production Halt At A Key European Mine
A sudden incident has struck one of Europe’s main mining sites, abruptly interrupting operations. Swedish group Boliden announced the suspension of activities at its Garpenberg underground mine, following a rockfall that generated a pressure wave and injured six...
Steel Consumption In Europe: Signs Of Recovery Amid Structural Fragility
The European steel market is showing early signs of recovery, but remains far from full stabilization. In the third quarter of 2025, apparent steel consumption in the EU-27 reached 32 million tonnes, marking a 4.6% year-on-year increase. This rebound follows a decline...