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Market Prices & Trading9 stories

Steel pricing intelligence. Track hot-rolled coil prices, strip costs, futures trading, export/import tariffs and revenue reports from major steel producers. Essential for procurement teams and market analysts monitoring steel cost fluctuations.Steel pricing intelligence and commodity market analysis.
Last updated: 26 October 2026, 16:46
Bluescope Steel Rides Trump Tariff Train to Bumper US Profits
The Australian group owns the fifth-largest steel plant in the US and is a winner from Donald Trump's trade policies.
https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/bluescope-steel-rides-trump-tariff-train-to-bumper-us-profits-20261026-p618jk

Nucor Has What It Takes to Capitalize on the Tailwinds in the Steel Market
Nucor Corporation is well-positioned to benefit from U.S. steel market tailwinds, driven by tariffs and robust infrastructure/data center demand. NUE's flexible cost structure—electric arc furnaces, semi-variable payroll, and vertical integration— …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/951984332?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=

Steel Dynamics Press Release: 23 October 2026
Steel Dynamics News: KeyBanc raises Steel Dynamics stock price target on steel spreads
https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/keybanc-raises-steel-dynamics-stock-price-target-on-steel-spreads-93CH-4969819

European Domestic, Import Hot-Rolled Coil Markets Largely Quiet, Prices Stable
European hot-rolled coil markets continued to lack momentum in the week to Thursday October 22, with…
https://eurometal.net/european-domestic-import-hot-rolled-coil-markets-largely-quiet-prices-stable/

Italian Rebar Prices Under Upward Pressure as Strikes in Southern Italy Threaten Logistics
Italian rebar prices remained stable on Wednesday October 21, with producers maintaining upward…
https://eurometal.net/italian-rebar-prices-under-upward-pressure-as-strikes-in-southern-italy-threaten-logistics/

Kraftblock Study: Large Amounts of Waste Heat Remain Unused in the Steel Industry
Kraftblock Study: Large Amounts of Waste Heat Remain Unused in the Steel Industry 23.10.2026 At current gas prices, the unused waste heat from the flare alone in an average European steel plant is worth just under €14 million per year. In almost every other key production step of steelmaking, too, energy is lost as waste heat that could be...
https://www.wire-tradefair.com/en/Media_News/News/Industry_News/Kraftblock_Study_Large_Amounts_of_Waste_Heat_Remain_Unused_in_the_Steel_Industry

Nippon Steel to Invest $3 Billion in New U.S. Steel Hot-Strip Mill
The project is expected to be the largest under Nippon Steel's commitment to invest $11 billion by 2028.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/23/companies/nippon-steel-hot-strip-mill/

The Uae Steel Industry: a Domestic Focus
The share of exports in the leading player's sales mix has fallen to a record low
https://gmk.center/en/posts/the-uae-steel-industry-a-domestic-focus/

Jindal Stainless Q2fy27 Net Profit Rises 11% to ₹898 CR, Revenue up 18%
Jindal Stainless reported an 11 per cent rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 898 crore, supported by higher sales volumes, strong exports and demand for value-added products
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/jindal-stainless-q2fy27-net-profit-rises-11-to-898-cr-revenue-up-18-126102201165_1.html


Production & Manufacturing1 stories

Steel production capacity and manufacturing output updates. Monitor blast furnace operations, steelmaking volumes, mill capacity utilisation, plant expansions and production forecasts. Critical intelligence for supply chain managers and capacity planners.Steel production capacity and manufacturing output updates.
Last updated: 26 October 2026, 16:46
Railroads Gain as Cargo Shifts to Rail from Highways
Plus, U.S. Steel plans to invest almost $3 billion on a new mill near Pittsburgh, and wars are forcing airlines to reroute flights.
https://www.wsj.com/logistics-report/railroads-gain-as-cargo-shifts-to-rail-from-highways-d121a357?mod=Searchresults&pos=6&page=1


Corporate News & M&A9 stories

Steel industry mergers, acquisitions and corporate strategy. Follow major steel companies like ArcelorMittal, Nucor, POSCO and thyssenkrupp. Includes earnings reports, strategic partnerships, executive changes and deal announcements affecting market dynamics.Steel industry mergers, acquisitions and corporate strategy.
Last updated: 26 October 2026, 16:46
Balance Sheet Gives JSW Steel Comfort for Growth, Says Joint MD & CEO
CEO Jayant Acharya said the company remains on track to spend ₹22,000-24,000 crore in FY27 as it targets nearly 80 million tonnes of capacity
https://www.business-standard.com/companies/people/balance-sheet-gives-jsw-steel-comfort-for-growth-says-joint-md-ceo-126102500295_1.html

Latimore Lines up Indonesian Billionaire Family for Whyalla Steel Bid
The $40 billion Widjaja family's GEAR group would take a minority stake in Whyalla if Latimore's bid is successful, after sealing a coal mine deal in NSW.
https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/latimore-lines-up-indonesian-billionaire-family-for-whyalla-steel-bid-20261025-p6183n

Nucor Expands Decatur, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Related Research Steel and steel products manufacturer Nucor Corporation plans to expand its operations in Decatur, Alabama. The $60 million project is expected to create 60 jobs in Morgan County. The investment will increase production capacity at the …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/952068599?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=

Emsteel Group CEO Re-Elected Chair of the World Steel Association Audit Committee
The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has re-elected Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL, as Chair of the Association's […]
https://www.emsteel.com/emsteel-group-ceo-re-elected-chair-of-the-world-steel-association-audit-committee/

Arcelormittal & Sa's Idc Close in on $610 M Deal
South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation has agreed to acquire ArcelorMittal SA's local unit for about $610 million. This anticipated deal marks a significant intervention by the government in the industrial sector. The transaction aims to complete by the end of this year, pending a shareholder vote. Shares in ArcelorMittal SA...
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/steel/arcelormittal-sas-idc-close-in-on-610-m-deal/articleshow/135099683.cms

This Surfing South African CEO is Taking on BHP, Rio Tinto
Glencore chief executive Gary Nagle thinks the multinational miner's arrival on the ASX can help it challenge the industry's top two biggest players.
https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/nagle-gazing-why-glencore-looked-down-under-to-take-on-bhp-rio-tinto-20261014-p613lq

World Steel Association: Worldsteel Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Members
The Board of Members of worldsteel has today elected its Executive Board of Directors for the 2026/2027 period and welcomed new regular and affiliated members. The post worldsteel elects new officers and welcomes new members appeared first on worldsteel.org.
https://worldsteel.org/media/press-releases/2026/worldsteel-welcomes-new-members-october-2026/

Government Backs New Recycled Materials Research Partnership
Government teams up with Tata Steel and Royal Academy of Engineering for new project designed to boost use of recycled and circular structural materials in India and UK
https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4537188/government-backs-recycled-materials-research-partnership

Nucor Press Release: 13 October 2026
Nucor Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter of 2026 Conference Call on the Web
https://investors.nucor.com/news/news-details/2026/Nucor-Invites-You-to-Join-Its-Third-Quarter-of-2026-Conference-Call-on-the-Web/default.aspx


Green Technology & Innovation9 stories

Sustainable steel technologies and environmental initiatives. Coverage of hydrogen steelmaking, carbon reduction projects, renewable energy adoption, recycling innovations and emissions reduction strategies. Key for sustainability officers and environmental compliance teams.Sustainable steel technologies and environmental initiatives.
Last updated: 26 October 2026, 16:46
Armenia: Economy Minister Cites Expert Findings on Amulsar Environmental Safety
Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan said he could not personally guarantee that operations at the Amulsar mine would pose no environmental threat to Lake Sevan and Jermuk. He made the remarks during a conversation with journalists in response to a question about the potential consequences of operating the mine. “I cannot guarantee...
https://metalukraine.com/2026/10/20/armenia-economy-minister-cites-expert-findings-on-amulsar-environmental-safety.html

Tenova Press Release: 15 October 2026
Tenova Advances JSW JFE's Strategic Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Project in India
https://tenova.com/newsroom/press-releases/tenova-advances-jsw-jfes-strategic-grain-oriented-electrical-steel-project

POSCO's Green Steel Demonstration Right in Step with K-Gx Strategy
Free Hydrogen news POSCO's Green Steel Demonstration Right in Step with K-GX Strategy POSCO Holdings has entered a partnership with the Government of the Republic of Korea under the Korea-Green Transformation (K-GX) strategy to develop… Oct 14, 2026 By Allen Brown 7 ☼ Research
https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-news-posco-s-green-steel-demonstration-right-in-step-with-k-gx-strategy/8576869/

Andritz Continuous Galvanizing Line at Bluescope …
International technology group ANDRITZ has achieved a major milestone at BlueScope Steel Limited's new …
https://www.andritz.com/newsroom-en/metals/2026-10-13-bluescope-group

Hydrogen Infrastructure Update: Jacobs Extends Role on Duisburg Direct-Reduction Plant
Hydrogen news Hydrogen Infrastructure Update: Jacobs Extends Role on Duisburg Direct-Reduction Plant Jacobs Solutions extends its program and construction management role on thyssenkrupp Steel's hydrogen DRI plant in Duisburg, a 2.5 Mt/y facility back… Oct 3, 2026 By Jake Banks 7 ☼ Research
https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-infrastructure-update-jacobs-extends-role-on-duisburg-direct-reduction-/8576796/

Brazil Mine Licence System Faces Court Test
Brazil is trying to speed up mine approvals just as its Supreme Court weighs challenges that could undo parts of the country's new environmental licensing system. The overhaul sets national…
https://www.northernminer.com/news/brazil-mine-licence-system-faces-court-test/1003895404/

Outokumpu Introduces Evomaterials Technology Platform
Outokumpu introduces EvoMaterials technology platform 02.10.2026 Outokumpu has introduced EvoMaterials, a new technology platform for producing low-CO₂, high-purity metals. The sulfidation-based process will initially be used for chromium materials and could later be extended to other metals such as nickel and molybdenum. A pilot plant in the...
https://www.wire-tradefair.com/en/Media_News/News/Industry_News/Outokumpu_introduces_EvoMaterials_technology_platform

Consultation Now Open: Help Shape Version 3.0 of the Responsiblesteel International Production Standard
Consultation now open: Help shape Version 3.0 of the ResponsibleSteel International Production Standard The International Production Standard is the foundation of ResponsibleSteel's certification programme and a key tool for driving more socially and environmentally responsible steel production globally. As the steel industry continues to...
https://www.responsiblesteel.org/news/consultation-now-open-help-shape-version-3-0-of-the-responsiblesteel-international-production-standard

Green Steel World and Hydrogen Tech World 2026: a Retrospect
The 2026 editions of the Green Steel World and Hydrogen Tech World Conferences brought together industry leaders in Düsseldorf on 23 & 24 September.
https://greensteelworld.com/green-steel-world-and-hydrogen-tech-world-2026-a-retrospect


Mining & Raw Materials5 stories

Iron ore, coal and scrap metal market developments. Monitor raw material supplies from major miners like BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue. Includes Pilbara operations, coking coal markets, scrap pricing and supply chain disruptions affecting steel input costs.Iron ore, coal and scrap metal market developments.
Last updated: 26 October 2026, 16:46
Metal Formers Grow More Cautious about Economic Outlook
Most metal forming manufacturers anticipate no change in general economic activity in the next three months, but a growing percentage anticipate a decline, according to the October 2026 Precision Metalforming Association "Business Conditions Report."
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/news/shopmanagement/metal-formers-grow-more-cautious-about-economic-outlook

Emsteel Achieves Ecovadis Platinum Medal with a 95/100 Score, Ranking Among the Top 1% Globally
Only company identified with a Platinum rating in the UAE's heavy industries sector and across the GCC's steel and building materials sector, based on EMSTEEL's review […]
https://www.emsteel.com/emsteel-achieves-ecovadis-platinum-medal-with-a-95-100-score-ranking-among-the-top-1-globally/

Blackstone, Ifm Investors Lob Bids for Rio Tinto's $7b Power Assets
The crowded bidder field is akin to the last decade's privatisations, when bankers had the luxury of turning several buyers away after an auction's first round.
https://www.afr.com/street-talk/blackstone-ifm-investors-lob-bids-for-rio-tinto-s-7b-power-assets-20261020-p61734

Global Credit Manager Ares Hires Bankers for Rio Tinto's $7b Auction
Ares will need to see off at least two rivals: private equity titan KKR and BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners, who have also put in offers.
https://www.afr.com/street-talk/global-credit-manager-ares-hires-bankers-for-rio-tinto-s-7b-auction-20261018-p616hl

Comprehensive Modernization of an Ebner Hicon® Pusher Furnace
At Yeongju in South Korea, NOVELIS Korea is modernizing the HICON® pusher furnace facility that has been in operation since 2005 in cooperation with EBNER. The existing facility is used for heating and homogenizing aluminum ingots and represents an essential part of the production chain.
https://ebnergroup.cc/en/comprehensive-modernization-of-an-ebner-hicon-pusher-furnace


Global Markets & Policy2 stories

International steel trade policies and regulatory developments. Track China and India market dynamics, European regulations, American trade policies, WTO decisions, sanctions impact and global steel trade flows. Essential for international trade teams and policy analysts.International steel trade policies and regulatory developments.
Last updated: 26 October 2026, 16:46
World Steel Association: September 2026 Crude Steel Production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 142.4 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2026, a 0.2% decrease compared to September 2025. The post September 2026 crude steel production appeared first on worldsteel.org.
https://worldsteel.org/media/press-releases/2026/september-2026-crude-steel-production/

Naveen Jindal Weighs Bid for EU Firm Celsa
Naveen Jindal, chairman of Jindal Steel, is considering a €5-billion bid for European steelmaker Celsa to enhance his operations. The discussions are at a preliminary stage and could attract competition from other bidders. Celsa, headquartered in Barcelona, has a manufacturing capacity of 7.5 million tonnes and is focused on long steel products....
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/steel/naveen-jindal-weighs-bid-for-eu-firm-celsa/articleshow/134601730.cms



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