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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: Oct 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM | Updated every 4 hours
Jindal Stainless, Iocl Renew Lubricants Supply Pact for Five Years
Jindal Stainless, one of India’s leading stainless steel manufacturers, and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have renewed their Lubricants Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) partnership for
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/jindal-stainless-iocl-renew-lubricants-supply-pact-44812

Estonia: First Industrial Foundry Opens in Kohila
Estonia’s first industrial foundry has opened in Kohila, Rapla County, with BLRT Group’s subsidiary BLRT Valukoda investing EUR 14 million in the facility. The new plant also has the potential to fulfill orders for the defense industry. BLRT Group built the most modern cast-iron foundry in the Nordic region in Kohila after demand...
https://metalukraine.com/2026/10/05/estonia-first-industrial-foundry-opens-in-kohila.html

SAIL H1 Hot Metal Output 10.2 Mt, up 2% on Year
Steel Authority of India Ltd has set a new benchmark with a record hot metal production of 10.2 million tonnes for the period of April to September 2026. The company also achieved significant figures in crude and finished steel production, totaling 9.6 million and 8.39 million tonnes respectively. Notably, high-end steel saw a remarkable...
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/steel/sail-h1-hot-metal-output-10-2-mt-up-2-on-year/articleshow/134712533.cms

Steelonthenet.com Insights Report: the One-Way Door: Why Carbon Steelmakers Divest Specialty Steel
Independent analysis of whether carbon and specialty steelmaking belong under one roof. Traces roughly thirty ownership changes across nine countries and five decades, finding that carbon steel majors divest specialty businesses about three times as often as they acquire them — and that only one clean reversal appears in the record. Sets out the...
https://www.steelonthenet.com/insights/one-way-door-specialty-steel.html

Steel Ministry Asks SAIL, NMDC to Explore Overseas Mineral Assets
The Steel Ministry has asked its undertakings, SAIL and NMDC, to explore mineral assets abroad to help secure long-term raw material requirements and support input costs, an official said. Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is India's largest public sector steel-making entity, and NMDC is the country's leading iron ore player. On a...
https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/steel-ministry-asks-sail-nmdc-to-explore-overseas-mineral-assets-126100400120_1.html

Italian Longs Prices Still Under Upward Pressure, but Sales Volumes Remain Low
According to market participants in the Italian long steel segment, attempts to raise sales prices…
https://eurometal.net/italian-longs-prices-still-under-upward-pressure-but-sales-volumes-remain-low/

Chinese Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel Market Softens Amid Raw Material Shifts and Weak Peak-Season Demand
The Chinese Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECCS) market is operating under cautious sentiment as loosening feedstock costs and underwhelming downstream peak-season consumption weigh on trade a
https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/chinese-electrolytic-chromium-coated-steel-market-softens-44799

Stegra Seeks More Capital – Again – for Green Steel Megaplant on 'significantly Higher Than
Companies/ Environment Stegra Seeks More Capital – Again – for Green Steel Megaplant on 'significantly Higher than Assumed' Costs Mark Segal October 1, 2026 Swedish green iron and steel maker Stegra announced the completion of a 100-day review of its […]
https://www.esgtoday.com/stegra-seeks-more-capital-to-build-green-steel-megaplant-on-significantly-higher-than-assumed-costs/

Primetals Press Release: Primetals Technologies and Zhongshou Set Arvedi ESP Records
Primetals Technologies Arvedi ESP line at Zhongshou in China sets world records for ultra-thin eHRC, 7 t/min productivity.
https://www.primetals.com/en/news/primetals-technologies-breaks-one-record-after-another-at-zhongshou-arvedi-esp-plant-in-china/


🏭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: Oct 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM | Updated every 4 hours
Mec to Invest $26 Million in Georgia Facility
Mayville Engineering Co. has announced plans to invest an estimated $26 million over the next several years to establish a new metal fabrication facility in Thomson, Ga., creating about 140 jobs.
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/news/shopmanagement/mec-to-invest-26-million-in-georgia-facility


🏢Corporate News & M&A7 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: Oct 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM | Updated every 4 hours
Ukraine: Government Approves Decision to Continue Reform in Coal Industry
At the initiative of the Ministry of Energy, the Government has adopted a decision that will transfer 12 single property complexes of state-owned enterprises from the sphere of management of the Ministry of Energy to the State Property Fund. According to the First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal,...
https://metalukraine.com/2026/10/05/ukraine-government-approves-decision-to-continue-reform-in-coal-industry.html

Cramer Says if You are Shorting Micron You are "Digging Your Own Grave" After Michael Burry
Quick Read Burry's June 2027 Micron puts need a 50% stock drop, but Cramer warns a December buyback backed by $68 billion in net cash makes shorting suicidal. Cramer cites Nucor's 80% one-year gain as the blueprint for Micron's transformation …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/946963372?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=

Peter Brennan Appointed Director-General of UK Steel
Peter Brennan appointed Director-General of UK Steel 1st October 2026: Peter Brennan appointed Director-General of UK Steel, taking over the leadership of the trade association at a pivotal moment for the UK steel industry. Peter succeeds Gareth Stace, who steps down after 12 years as Director-General. Read More
https://www.uksteel.org/steel-news-2026/peter-brennan-appointed-director-general-of-uk-steel

A $15 Billion Iowa Steel Mill is Coming. What It Means for Nucor and Cleveland-cliffs
A $15 billion foreign-owned steel mill is rising in Iowa, and the moment its first steel ships in 2030, it will reshape the competitive landscape for two of America's biggest steelmakers in very different ways.This post may contain links from our …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/946117901?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=

Alnf and Rio Tinto Partner to Strengthen First Nations Languages
SYDNEY, Australia -- The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) and Rio Tinto have announced a new three-year partnership to support First Nations communities in preserving, revitalising and strengthening their Languages for future generations.The partnership supports the objectives of the United Nations International Decade of...
https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2026/alnf-and-rio-tinto-partner-to-strengthen-first-nations-languages

Vale Buys Ligga Iron Ore Stake for $190m
Vale (NYSE: VALE) confirmed it's acquiring a 30% interest in Ligga to increase iron ore production, after the country's stock exchange questioned why the deal hadn't been disclosed to investors….
https://www.northernminer.com/news/vale-buys-ligga-iron-ore-stake-for-190m/1003895046/

Building the Future with Circular Steel
We were delighted to welcome representatives from Groupe R Management SA and their customers to Stahl Gerlafingen, Switzerland's largest steel…
https://gruppobeltrame.com/en/building-the-future-with-circular-steel/


🌱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: Oct 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM | Updated every 4 hours
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

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

Fortescue Produces First Hot Metal from DRI Smelting Furnace Technology in Australia
Fortescue's Christmas Creek Green Metal Project, featuring Metso's DRI smelting furnace technology, has produced its first hot metal in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
https://greensteelworld.com/fortescue-produces-first-hot-metal-from-dri-smelting-furnace-technology-in-australia

Whyalla's Blast Furnace is Dead but Green Steel Moonshot Worth It
It is in our strategic national interest to develop a domestic green iron/steel industry, and the Whyalla steelworks can be an ideal first-of-a-kind project.
https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/whyalla-s-blast-furnace-is-dead-but-green-steel-moonshot-worth-it-20260928-p60z7m

Nigeria, Germany Deepen Steel Cooperation as Minister Receives German Oems Delegation
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening industrial cooperation between Nigeria and Germany, particularly in steel development, technology transfer, mineral processing and…
https://sciencenigeria.com/nigeria-germany-deepen-steel-cooperation-as-minister-receives-german-oems-delegation/

The New Numbers Behind Fortescue's Push for Tax Overhaul
New modelling suggests capping lucrative fuel tax credits for big miners would accelerate industry-wide adoption of electric mining vehicles by up to six years.
https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/the-new-numbers-behind-fortescue-s-push-for-tax-overhaul-20260924-p60zkl

Emsteel Group Has Been Recognised Among Arabia's Top Companies 2026 by Time and Statista.⁣ ⁣
Ranking #99 in the GCC and #56 in the UAE, this recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to ESG leadership, workforce development, and operational excellence. As we […]
https://www.emsteel.com/emsteel-group-has-been-recognised-among-arabias-top-companies-2026-by-time-and-statista-%e2%81%a3-%e2%81%a3/


⛏️Mining & Raw Materials6 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: Oct 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM | Updated every 4 hours
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

Tube Bender Setup for Beginners -- Sb48, Tb60, Hb60and030
Learn how to properly set up and operate the Ercolina family of top benders, including the SB48, TB60, HB60, and 030 models. This step-by-step instructional video walks you through everything from initial power-on to installing tooling, adjusting your settings, and executing your first consistent bend. More Information.
https://www.thefabricator.com/tubepipejournal/video/tubepipefabrication/tube-bender-setup-for-beginners-sb48-tb60-hb60-030

Big Super Fires up Bid for Rio Tinto's Power Infrastructure
IFM Investors has been working with Macquarie Capital to prepare an indicative bid.
https://www.afr.com/street-talk/big-super-fires-up-bid-for-rio-tinto-s-power-infrastructure-20260930-p611ff

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting Takes $680m Hit on Rare Earths
The iron ore billionaire's bets on rare earth companies have performed poorly this year, particularly Lynas Rare Earths and MP Materials.
https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/gina-rinehart-s-hancock-prospecting-takes-680m-hit-on-rare-earths-20260928-p60ygx

Final Tap from Blast Furnace a at Hkm in Duisburg
It was an emotional moment of farewell for the employees of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM), while at the same time, representing a significant sign for the future. After more than 53 years of… read more Cooperation + 2 15.09.26 | Salzgitter AG
https://www.salzgitter-ag.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/details/final-tap-from-blast-furnace-a-at-hkm-in-duisburg-27041.html

USITC Makes Determinations in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh from Mexico
The U.S. International Trade Commission Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of… Read More
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0910_69214.htm


🌍Global Markets & Policy3 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: Oct 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM | Updated every 4 hours
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

World Steel Association: Steelie Awards 2026
The post Steelie Awards 2026 appeared first on worldsteel.org.
https://worldsteel.org/about-us/steelie-awards/steelie-awards-2026/

World Steel Association: August 2026 Crude Steel Production
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 144.2 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2026, a 1.2% decrease compared to August 2025. The post August 2026 crude steel production appeared first on worldsteel.org.
https://worldsteel.org/media/press-releases/2026/august-2026-crude-steel-production/



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