Global stainless steel production rises 5% in first half of 2026 to almost 33 million t

Brussels - The increase was driven primarily by Asia, while production in the European Union declined.

3. Sep 2026

Element Zero secures A$26 million for green iron pilot project in Australia

Perth - The funding will support Element Zero’s A$53.65 million Green Iron Electroreduction Demonstration Module project in Western Australia.

3. Sep 2026

USW extends U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs contracts as negotiations continue

Pittsburgh - Negotiations between the USW and the two steelmakers cover wages and benefits as well as job security, workplace health and safety and future capital investment.

 

3. Sep 2026

Metso wins €30 million copper processing equipment order in Asia Pacific

Espoo - The delivery will include Metso’s Premier semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) and ball mills, together with mill linings and spare parts.

3. Sep 2026

Von der Leyen puts steel at centre of EU industrial competitiveness push

Brussels - Speaking at the annual conference of French employers’ association MEDEF, von der Leyen said Europe’s traditional economic model of cheap imported energy could no longer be taken for granted.

1. Sep 2026

Parth Jindal appointed chairman of JSW MG Motor India amid expansion plans

Gurugram - Jindal is the son of JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal and already holds several senior positions within the group.

1. Sep 2026

Between procurement and production: Why Turkey is becoming more attractive to German companies

Aynur Ayhan
Istanbul Chamber of Industry
committee member

29. Aug 2026

Tuflesa contracts SMS group to modernise ERW pipe welding line in Spain

Mönchengladbach - The ERW-RD-240 electric resistance welding line was originally supplied by SMS group in 1998 and has been producing welded steel tubes for almost 30 years.

28. Aug 2026

GIFA and METEC Indonesia 2026 highlight opportunities in aluminium industry

Jakarta - The trade fairs will take place from 9 to 12 September 2026 at the Jakarta International Expo and will introduce a dedicated Aluminium Pavilion for the first time.

28. Aug 2026

IW study: guarantees could help finance steel industry decarbonisation

Cologne - The authors estimate that around €55 billion of investment will be required for the transformation of German industry by 2030.

27. Aug 2026

European steelmakers see early benefits from new trade defences

Sheffield - MEPS market analysis points to improved results at major producers including ArcelorMittal, Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel.

27. Aug 2026

Brazilian steel distributor Sacchelli agrees to acquire Swiss Steel Brasil

São Paulo - The acquisition is expected to broaden Sacchelli's product portfolio and strengthen its technical and logistics capabilities.

27. Aug 2026