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Turkey’s steel export value up 22.0% in January-April 2024

According to the provisional foreign trade statistics compiled by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) and the Turkish Under secretariat of Customs, in April this year Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 12.9% to $9.86 billion compared to April 2023. In the January-April period this year, Turkey’s foreign trade deficit went down by 30.5% year on

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Total is considering producing hydrogen in Tunisia and exporting it to Europe

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE and Austrian utility Verbund AG are considering producing green hydrogen in Tunisia, before exporting the emission-free fuel via pipeline to Europe. Under a memorandum of understanding signed with the Tunisian government, Verbund and TE H2 – a joint venture owned 80% by Total Energies and 20% by Eren Groupe SA

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Tosyali Algeria announces the start of operation of its flat steel production plant

Tosyali Algeria Steel Complex, located in Batioua, Oran Province, announced on Monday, May 27, the operation of its flat steel production plant. This is the first phase of this new investment, which will become fully operational during the second half of 2024. The steel manufacturer said in a press release that Tosyali Algeria is honored

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European steel pipe producers support anti-dumping investigation of imports from China

The European Steel Tube Association (ESTA) has welcomed the European Commission’s anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain seamless round pipes from China. The share of Chinese imports of seamless pipes in the European market rose from 3.8% in 2021 to 7% in 2022, and last year reached 12.6%, despite the fact that there are already

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“SABIC”: Obtaining final approvals to transfer ownership of “Hadeed” to the “Investment Fund”

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced that it has obtained all final approvals from the competent authorities, that all conditions have been met, and that ownership of the Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed) has been completely transferred to the Public Investment Fund. The company said in a statement to Tadawul Saudi Arabia, today,

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The rate of pollution caused by major steel companies in China will decrease in Q1 of 2023

The rate of pollution caused by major steel companies in China decreased in the first quarter of 2023, according to data from the China Iron and Steel Association. The total amount of waste water disposed by major steel companies fell by 16.39 percent year on year, and sulfur dioxide emissions fell by 15.75 percent during

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Rebar prices fell in the UAE

Market insiders in the United Arab Emirates reported that rebar prices for Emirates Arkan Steel reached 2,370 dirhams ($645) per ton CFR. This comes after Emirates Steel Company amended its pricing policy, moving from the unified market price to different prices based on individual customer agreements. Regular customers reportedly get additional discounts on orders exceeding

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Ezz Steel: Establishing a factory to produce steel plates is still in the study stage

Ezz Steel Company said that establishing a factory to produce steel plates is still in the study stage. The company confirmed, in a statement in response to the stock exchange’s inquiries regarding what was published under the title “Ezz Steel obtains a license in preparation for launching a new panel factory,” that construction work has

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Algeria: Launching works to complete the first mixed unit for the production of iron ore concentrates

The signal to start the construction work of the first mixed unit for the production of iron ore concentrates in the Tomiyat region (north of Bashar) was officially given by the local authorities of Bashar State and officials of the “Tosyali Company.” The project aims to value the iron ore mine in Gara Djebilet (Tindouf).

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Ukraine’s exports of semi-finished steel products to the EU increased by 38.2% In Q1 of 2024

In March 2024, Ukraine’s exports of semi-finished steel products to the EU increased by 10.7% M-o-M and by 78% Y-o-Y, to 110.8 thousand tons. The value of these exports increased by 12.7% month-on-month and 74% year-on-year to €58.94 million. In Q1 of 2024, Ukraine exported 291.6 thousand tons of semi-finished steel products to the EU,

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Arab Iron and Steel Union discusses enhancing industrial integration among Arab countries

Today, Sunday, in Algiers, the work of the Board of Directors of the Arab Iron and Steel Union was held, in its 128th regular session, to discuss ways to embody cooperation and integration in the fields of the iron and steel industry in the Arab world. It was done during the session. Which was chaired

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Conclusion of the work of the 128th Board of Directors and the 58th General Assembly of the Arab Iron and Steel Union in Algeria

The Arab Iron and Steel Union held its Board of Directors meetings No. 128 and General Assembly No. 57 in the city of Algiers, the Republic of Algeria, at the Eurasian Hotel on May 19 and 20, at the kind invitation of the Metal and Steel Industries Complex “Imetal ”, in the presence of representatives

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Fitch expects China’s steel, cement and aluminum production to recover in Q2

Fitch Ratings Agency expected steel, cement and aluminum production in China to recover, with an increase in construction activity from the second quarter of 2024, but indicated that the rise in steel and aluminum production would be greater, supported by better profit margins. The agency said that China’s crude steel production fell by 2% year-on-year

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Egypt: Iron and steel mine profits rise to more than EGP 113 million within 9 months

The financial indicators of the Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries showed the first 9 months of the current fiscal year. The company’s profits increased by 16%, on an annual basis. The company explained in a statement to the Egyptian Stock Exchange. It recorded profits after taxes amounting to EGP 113.255 million in

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Algeria: Signing three agreements and contracts for mining and mining projects with Chinese and Turkish companies

In Algiers, three agreements and contracts were signed relating to mining and mining projects in Gara Jbeilat (Tindouf), Thala Hamza Oued Amizour (Bejaia) and Bechar, between national companies and international partners. The signing took place on the sidelines of a ceremony commemorating the 58th anniversary of the nationalization of mines and the 57th anniversary of

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