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Steel production in the Czech Republic grew by 2% y/y in 1H2025
Steel production in the Czech Republic in the first half of 2025 showed moderate growth after several years of sharp decline – by 2% compared to the same period in 2024, to about 1.3 million tons. This is evidenced by data from the Ocelářská unie steel union. Czech metallurgists produced 1.04 million tons of…
Iran opens the country’s largest coal mine rescue base in Tabas
The facility, built on a 15,000-square-meter site with 4,200 square meters of indoor space, is designed to respond to mining accidents and improve safety standards across the sector. (quoted by Irna) Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, inaugurated the country’s largest coal mine rescue and relief center in Tabas on Saturday. The…
EU launches anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled steel from five countries
The European Commission has announced the opening of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain flat cold-rolled steel products (CRF) from India, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam. This is stated in a press release from the institution. The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged by the European Steel Association (EUROFER) in August this…
The global rebar market showed mixed dynamics in early September
In the EU market, producers are trying to maintain profitability by increasing prices Rebar prices turned negative in early September after mixed trends in August. Last month, offers fell by 4.5% in China and 1.1% in Turkey. At the same time, prices rose in Europe – by 0.8% in the North and 2.7% in…
Implementation of Mechanized Waste Accumulation Project in Foolad Sangaan
Morteza Sharifi, Project Manager of Sangan steel, announced the implementation of a mechanized waste accumulation project for the first time in the Middle East. This project aims to reduce water consumption, optimize waste management and reduce environmental risks, and its annual capacity is announced to be 7.5 million tons.(according to Foolad24) According to Sharifi,…
“People share in the growth of production and industry through pellet deposit certificates”
Seyed Javad Jahromi, Managing Director of Iran Mercantile Exchange, during a visit, became familiar with the production capacities and development process of Sanabad Industrial and Mining Company (SIMIDCO).(According to chilan) He noted: pellet deposit certificate transactions will soon be launched on the commodity exchange and added: Considering the favorable production capacity and inventory of…
Isfahan holds first investment expo to attract domestic, foreign capital
The first Isfahan International Investment Expo (ISINEX 2025) opened on Wednesday in the central Iranian city to attract domestic and foreign investment. (Quoted by Tehran Times) The two-day event opened with remarks by Amir Keshani, president of the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, who said the province faced a choice between…
Prices for iron ore rose in early September amid expectations of a recovery in demand
Spot offers exceeded $104/t amid the lifting of restrictions in China, although high inventories and oversupply are weighing on the market. In early September 2025, the iron ore market showed moderate growth after an unstable end to August. Despite significant fluctuations during the first seven days of the month, the overall trend was positive:…
China Steel Summit for the 2026 Market
The China Steel Industry Summit for 2026 Market is set to take place in the vibrant city of Nanjing, China, from October 30th to November 1st, 2025. This prestigious event is expected to draw a diverse audience of around 1,000 participants, including government officials, industry associations, more than 150 steel mills, mines, traders, renowned…
Iran’s industry minister visits Kabul to discuss trade barriers, joint projects
A high-ranking Iranian economic delegation led by Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak arrived in Kabul on Monday for talks on boosting trade and investment with Afghanistan. (quoted by IRNA) Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce spokesman Abdul Salam Jawad Akhundzada said the visit aims to identify obstacles hindering bilateral trade and…
