The Italian government issued a decree today, Friday November 30, ensuring the continued operation of the troubled Taranto steelworks in the south of the country.
30 November 2012
Alexandra Chapman
Brazil’s flat steel distributors are concerned about the bearish outlook for Brazil’s economy in 2012 and 2013.
30 November 2012
Ana Paula Camargo
Turkish market participants are waiting for Russian and Ukrainian exporters of hot rolled coil (HRC) to release their latest round of offers for January rolling next week, according to Turkish market participants.
30 November 2012
Stacy Irish
ArcelorMittal Ostrava (AMO) expects to receive certification in the next week that will let the long and flat steel producer make steel with anti-corrosive properties, plant officials told Steel First on Friday November 30.
30 November 2012
Christopher Rivituso
US plate prices appear poised to climb higher, but just how high remains uncertain as many spot buyers are holding off booking material for January, according to market sources.
30 November 2012
This article was first published by AMM
Mexico’s integrated steelmaker Altos Hornos de México (Ahmsa) will close 2012 with a $270 million cash reserve, 50% less than in 2011 due to lower steel prices, ceo Alonso Ancira Elizondo said.
30 November 2012
Rodrigo Alonso
Export offer prices for commercial-quality heavy plate from Brazil to Europe continue to be “unattractive” and have failed to secure local buyers for the past several weeks, market participants told Steel First.
30 November 2012
Juan Weik
US plate prices appear poised to climb higher, but just how high remains uncertain as many spot buyers are holding off booking material for January, according to market sources.
30 November 2012
This article was first published by AMM
Order intake for grade-304 2mm cold rolled stainless sheet for January delivery is looking relatively strong, market sources told Metal Bulletin sister title Steel First on Friday November 30.
30 November 2012
Elfi Middelbeek
Brazilian flat steel producer Usiminas has sold the first batch of heavy plates made with CLC (Continuous Line Control) technology for the energy industry, in line with its strategy of adding more value to its products.
30 November 2012
Ana Paula Camargo