US and Northern European | HRC Markets Tighten

The US Midwest HRC index reached a four-year high of $1,220 per short ton, supported by low inventories, limited spot...

Global | Iron Ore Rally Loses Momentum

Seaborne iron ore prices softened after the previous week’s futures-driven rally, with the 62% Fe index slipping to $101.44 per...

Chinese | Lithium Prices Reverse Sharply Lower

Battery-grade lithium carbonate dropped to 152,100-153,100 yuan per tonne, falling by as much as 5,500 yuan in one session. January...

Global | Iron Ore Rebounds, but Mill-Margin Risks Remain

The 62% Fe iron ore index rose to $99.79 per dmt CFR Qingdao, while Dalian futures gained 1% to 720...

Saudi | HRC Import Prices Rise on Red Sea Disruption

Saudi Arabian HRC import prices increased to $595-610 per tonne CFR due to persistent Red Sea shipping constraints. Chinese 1.2-mm...

UAE | Billet Offers Rise, but Rebar Demand Remains Subdued

UAE import billet prices widened to $570-645 per tonne CPT Jebel Ali as suppliers targeted higher levels, although buyers resisted...

China | Strong Chinese Ferro-Chrome Output Supports Ore but Pressures Alloy Prices

China’s July ferro-chrome production reached approximately 1.02 million tonnes, maintaining strong demand for chrome ore. The UG2/MG index increased to...

UAE | EGA Al Taweelah Restoration Reaches 25%

Emirates Global Aluminium restarted 315 of the Al Taweelah smelter’s 1,262 reduction cells, increasing the restoration rate to 25%. The...

Canada | Imposes 50% Tariffs on US Steel and Aluminum

Canada announced reciprocal 50% tariffs on US steel and aluminium products from September 8, while derivative products will face a...