Middle East Steel News
Chinese billet exports to GCC ease in August
Chinese billet exports to GCC countries declined in August after a sharp increase in June and July, although shipments remained significantly higher as compared...
EU draft regulation targets scrap exports to MENA markets
The European Commission has proposed excluding Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Morocco and Tunisia from the list of non-OECD countries authorized to receive metal...
EMSTEEL shortlisted for two 2026 Steelie Awards
UAE's EMSTEEL has been named a finalist in two categories of the World Steel Association's 2026 Steelie Awards, recognizing its work in process and...
HRC prices remain firm amid limited supply
Turkish HRC prices have remained firm over the past two weeks, with domestic and export markets supported by limited supply and a generally positive...
Aramco awards pipe supply contracts to local producers
Saudi Aramco has awarded separate steel pipe supply contracts to Saudi Steel Pipe Co. (SSP) and Arabian Pipes Co., with a combined value of...
Global Steel News
Iron ore futures extend losses as weak demand persists
China's iron ore futures fell further on Tuesday as weak steel continued to weigh on prices, while pre-holiday restocking provided limited support.
Market participants said...
Maanshan Iron & Steel orders Danieli billet caster
Maanshan Iron & Steel has awarded Danieli a contract to supply a new continuous caster for installation at its plant in Maanshan, Anhui province,...
Nippon Steel to install world’s largest EAF at Yawata Works
Nippon Steel has selected Tenova to supply a 340-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) for its Yawata Area at Kyushu Works in Japan. Once installed,...
Essar plans USD 15 bln investment in Iowa steel complex
Essar Group-backed Mesabi Metallics plans to invest USD 15 bln in a new steel complex in Iowa, US, integrating the facility with its iron...
Stelco to indefinitely idle Hamilton downstream operations
Canadian steelmaker Stelco plans to indefinitely idle its cold-rolled and coated operations at Hamilton Works from around October 9, affecting up to 500 employees...