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Macron: EU to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on steel, aluminium

French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union would impose “reciprocal tariffs” on steel and aluminium and would decide later on other products if the United States imposed 25% tariffs on European products. The French president said during a joint press conference in Porto with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro that if the US tariffs

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EMSTEEL Announces Asset Enhancement Programme to Upgrade Production Capabilities and Expand Product Portfolio

EMSTEEL  has announced the launch of its Asset Enhancement Programme – a strategic initiative with a CapEx of approximately AED 625 million, designed to enhance production capabilities and introduce advanced steel solutions to meet growing market demands. The programme directly aligns with the UAE’s Operation 300bn, aiming to upscale innovation in the UAE’s industrial sector

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European ministers hold extraordinary meeting in Paris on Thursday to discuss steel production

French authorities announced on Monday evening that European industry ministers will hold an extraordinary meeting in Paris on Thursday to discuss ways to “ensure the continuity” of steel production in Europe after the United States imposed heavy tariffs on its steel imports. The European steel industry, which employs more than 300,000 people, is concerned after

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Iron ore prices steady on expectations of shrinking Chinese demand

Iron ore prices turned steady on Monday, after falling on expectations of shrinking Chinese demand following Vietnam’s imposition of temporary anti-dumping duties on steel imports from Beijing, in addition to the new US administration implementing its protectionist agenda. March iron ore futures on the Singapore Exchange were steady at $108.40 per metric ton at 11:47

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Minister of Industry visits Arcosteel to discuss development plans and increase production

Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, paid an inspection visit to Arcosteel factory in Sadat City, one of the most important factories for producing special steel bars and coils in Egypt and the Middle East.. to follow up on the progress of work and

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Arab Iron and Steel Union holds the fourth technical committee meeting in Bahrain

The Arab Iron and Steel Union held today the fourth technical committee meeting at the headquarters of FOULATH Club in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. During this meeting, the opportunities and challenges facing Arab steel companies to achieve carbon neutrality in the iron and steel industry were studied, and a “comparative study of direct reduction technology

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EU: First wave of Trump tariffs to hit €28 billion worth of steel, aluminum exports

The European Union estimates that the first wave of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum will hit up to €28 billion ($28.3 billion) worth of exports from the bloc, marking a major escalation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. The amount of goods would be roughly four times larger than the last time Trump

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Mining companies’ profits fall as China’s demand for steel slumps

The world’s biggest mining companies have benefited from China’s surge in demand for iron ore in the past, but they are now being hit by the economic challenges facing China, their biggest customer. Australia’s BHP Group, Rio Tinto, Fortescue and Brazil’s Vale all reported lower profits this week, as prices for the key steelmaking metal

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Report: US Oil and Gas Industry Between the Hammer of Steel Tariffs and the Anvil of Growth

The US oil and gas industry has never been immune to trade policy decisions, but it is currently facing a tough test with the imposition of new tariffs on steel imports. US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel imports, the decision included the cancellation of exemptions that mitigated the impact of previous

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Japan’s Mitsui to buy $5.3 billion stake in Rio Tinto’s iron ore project

Japanese brokerage Mitsui is set to buy a stake in an iron ore exploration project in Australia, becoming a partner of Rio Tinto Group. Mitsui said in a statement on Wednesday that it will acquire a 40% stake in the Rhodes Ridge exploration project in Western Australia for $5.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. It explained

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El Marakby Steel commissions SMS group to upgrade its mill to increase capacity and reduce operating costs

El Marakby Steel has decided to upgrade its mill in collaboration with SMS Group to boost production capacity and reduce operating costs. Following a comprehensive assessment conducted by SMS Group in 2023, the annual production capacity was increased by 10%, from 400,000 tons to 460,000 tons. As industries and market demands evolve over time, SMS

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EMSTEEL Announces Comprehensive Decarbonization Strategy, Aligned with the UAE’s Net-Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative

MSTEEL (‘The Group’, one of the GCC region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, today unveiled its ambitious decarbonization strategy. The company aims to achieve a 40% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its Steel Business Unit and a 30% reduction in its Cement Business Unit by 2030, using 2019 as

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Officially.. Ezz Steel submits a request for voluntary delisting from the Egyptian Stock Exchange

The Egyptian Stock Exchange said that it received the request for voluntary delisting signed by the legal representative of Ezz Steel shares, for 542.354 million shares with a nominal value of EGP 5 per share from the stock exchange tables, voluntarily delisted in implementation of the decision of the Extraordinary General Assembly. The stock exchange

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To counter Trump’s tariffs, Britain allocates $3 billion to support the steel industry

The British government has announced plans worth billions of pounds to support the country’s steel industry and ensure its sustainability. The British “PA Media” agency reported that a review has been launched to examine long-term issues facing this sector, such as high electricity costs, unfair trade practices, and recycling scrap metal. In light of US

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