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EMSTEEL and Danieli Launch First Electric Process Gas Heater Pilot for Sustainable Steelmaking
EMSTEEL Group, a major player in steel and building materials manufacturing in the region, has collaborated with Danieli, a global technology leader. They aim to introduce the first Electric Process Gas Heater (ePGH) pilot for the steel industry. This initiative is not only groundbreaking for the sector but also offers a scalable model for…
Steel exports from the EU fell by 12% y/y in Q2
Steel exports from the European Union fell sharply in Q2 2025. According to the EUROFER Economic and Steel Market Outlook Q3 report, shipments to third countries decreased by 12% y/y, following a slight increase of 1% in the previous quarter. The decline occurred in both the flat and long products segments, indicating a general…
Ten Solutions and strategies for Good Governance in the Mining Sector
Equipment and Machinery modernization: The average age of mining machinery in the country has reached over 20 years. This obsolescence reduces productivity and increases operational costs. Therefore, the refurbishment and modernization of equipment should be the top priority. Establishing a Mining Modernization Fund:Having a “Mining Modernization Fund” with the banks and financial institutions…
China to cut steel production by at least 25 million tons
Chinese government agencies have unveiled a plan to stabilize the steel industry for 2025-2026, which involves reducing production and tightening control over companies in the industry. According to market estimates, steel output in 2025 will be less than 980 million tons, which is at least 25 million tons lower than in 2024 (1.005 billion…
Developing regional cooperation and forming mineral consortiums is a necessity
Ebrahim Mollabeigi while pointing to the existence of challenges in the international cooperation model with leading countries in the mining sector due to sanctions, stated: the development of regional cooperation and the formation of mining consortiums with neighboring countries in the field of exploration and processing of minerals is necessary.(According to IRNA) Regarding the…
Iran’s Mazandaran non-oil exports hit 24% growth in one year
The head of Industry, Mine and Trade Organization of Mazandaran province has said this province exported $368 million worth of non-oil goods in 2024, showing a 24% growth compared to a year earlier. (According to MNA) Soleiman Alijannejad stated that Mazandaran province exported more than 1.580 million tons of non-oil goods, valued at $368…
Oman to build the Middle East’s first eco-friendly ship recycling plant
Oman is taking a significant step towards sustainable development in the maritime industry by announcing the construction of the Middle East’s first integrated eco-friendly ship recycling facility, Fast Company Middle East reports. The project, which is part of the country’s strategy to achieve zero emissions by 2050, will be implemented in Khatmat Malakha, North…
France reduced steel production by 20.8% y/y in July
Between January and July, French steelmakers reduced production by 7.8% y/y In July 2025, French steel enterprises reduced steel production by 20.8% compared to July 2024, to 800 thousand tons. Thus, the country ranks 18th in the WorldSteel Association’s global ranking of steel-producing countries (70). Compared to the previous month, smelting volumes increased by…
Nearly 200 idle mines revived in 4 months
Implementation of Iranian Industry, Mine and Trade Ministry’s idle mines revival, activation, and development program has led to the restoration of 196 mines in the first four months of the current Iranian year. (According to Tehran Times) According to the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), from the beginning of…
Over $340m invested in new industrial park infrastructure in a year
The government has developed more than 170 trillion rials ($340 million) worth of new infrastructure in industrial parks across 31 provinces over the past year, the head of the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) said. (According to Tehran Times) Reza Ansari, who also serves as deputy industry minister, announced the investment during…
