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China’s rising steel output, improving seasonal demand set to keep prices volatile

Chinese steel prices are likely to remain volatile through September in the wake of strong seasonal...

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal moves to idle fourth blast furnace in EU this month

ArcelorMittal Poland said Sept. 8 it is temporarily suspending operations at one of its blast...

EU industry demands gas price cap, electricity reform

Representatives from across European industry have written to the European Commission asking for the...

Europe longs: Import demand surges

London, 7 September (Argus) — European demand for imported longs has risen substantially since late...

European HRC producers maintain offers despite limited trading

European hot-rolled coil prices moved up slightly on Wednesday September 7 even though trading...

EU HRC market sees limited acceptance of higher prices as mills hold strong

Transactional activity remained low in the EU HRC market Sept. 7 because of high buyer stock levels...

European CRC, HDG costs rise, Italy makes first move for higher pricing

Downstream coils prices moved higher in South Europe as mills pushed for increases Sept. 7, while...

Czech industry proposes urgent energy cost mitigating measures

Representatives of energy-intensive industries in Czech Republic, including steelmakers, have asked...

Swedish steel receives EU support for decarbonisation

Sweden will receive €155.7 million ($154.5m) in EU grants through the Just Transition Fund...

Stahl Gerlafingen goes for short working hours: reports

Swiss long products maker Stahl Gerlafingen is preparing to reduce its output in the following...

Ascometal to stop production on skyrocketing energy: sources

Ascometal, part of Swiss Steel Group, will implement production stoppages in November and December...

High electricity costs hit activity at Megasa: sources

High electricity costs are impacting all steelmakers across Europe, both integrated and electric arc...
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