Middle East Steel News
Domestic steel producers play down impact of U.S. tariff hike
UAE-based steel producers say they do not expect a significant impact from the latest U.S. move to double tariffs on steel imports.
Effective June 4,...
EMSTEEL enhances rolling mill capabilities for high-strength steel beams at Abu Dhabi plant
UAE-based long steel producer EMSTEEL has chosen Danieli to deliver a turnkey Thermo-Mechanical Control Process (TMCP) system for its Rolling Mill #4 in Abu...
Hascelik begins operations at new specialty steel facility in Bilecik
Hascelik, a leading Turkish producer of specialty steel, has successfully produced its first steel at its next-generation mill in Bilecik using advanced technologies supplied...
Matrix Alloys to build low-carbon ferrochrome plant in Sohar Freezone
Sohar Freezone has signed a land lease agreement with Matrix Alloys (FZC) LLC to establish a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly ferrochrome plant. The USD 10...
Steel sector sees April export boost, but structural and trade challenges loom – TCUD
According to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD), Turkey's steel exports rose by 17.3pct YoY in the first four months of 2025, reaching 5...
Global Steel News
Iron ore futures rebound, but demand concerns persist
Iron ore futures recovered on Wednesday, although the demand outlook for this crucial steelmaking ingredient remains uncertain. The recent gains were largely driven by...
Huzhou Jiuli Yongxing orders new high-capacity forging press
Huzhou Jiuli Yongxing High Performance Metals Co., Ltd., a joint venture of Jiuli Hi-Tech, has ordered a 63/71 MN two-column push-down open-die forging press...
Stainless steel demand to grow 7-8pct annually over next 3 years – ISSDA
India's stainless steel demand is projected to grow by 7-8pct annually over the next two to three years, driven by infrastructure development and expanding...
VSSL deepens strategic partnership with Aichi Steel
Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL) has formally expanded its strategic partnership with Japan's Aichi Steel Corporation, with the latter increasing its equity stake from...
Salzgitter launches tender for solar power and battery storage to support green steel shift
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG), a subsidiary of the Salzgitter Group, has launched tenders for long-term solar power supply and on-site battery storage, advancing its...
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