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European steel plate prices increase on higher slab and energy costs

Steel heavy plate domestic prices increased in Northern and Southern Europe in the week to Thursday...

European HRC prices continue to rise amid higher costs, limited availability and restricted imports

Local hot-rolled coil prices in Europe extended gains on Friday March 13 amid a mix of factors such...

Energy-intensive industries call for lower electricity costs in EU electrification plan

Energy-intensive industries in Europe have urged the European Commission to prioritize competitive...

Why is strengthening EU ETS crucial for maintaining industrial competitiveness?

According to Paris-based think tank the Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE), proposals to weaken...

UNESID: Spanish steel output down 24 percent in January 2026

According to the Spanish steelmakers association UNESID, in January this year Spain’s steel...

European longs market “tense and static”, price hikes attempted but demand still slow

The European longs market has remained “tense and static” this week, with producers’...

Unesid demands competitive energy for steelmaking

Spanish steel association Unesid has expressed concern about the recent rise in energy costs in...

Federacciai seeks ETS suspension for Italy

Antonio Gozzi, president of Federacciai, is calling for a temporary suspension of the Emissions...

IREPAS Short Range Outlook: March 2026

Uncertainty surges in global longs market due to war in Middle East Due the war in the Middle East...

ArcelorMittal Belgium prepares restart of galvanizing line at Flémalle plant

ArcelorMittal Belgium has announced that preparations are nearing completion for the restart of the...

EU states to call for ETS reform to reduce carbon price volatility

European Union member states are expected to call on the European Commission to propose reforms to...

European HRC prices edge higher, but weak demand and near-dead imports curb activity

European hot rolled coil (HRC) prices have recorded another increase over the past week, with mills...
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