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Iron Ore

Japan’s crude steel and iron ore production declined in January-February

 In February this year, Japan’s crude steel production decreased by 4.3 per cent compared to the previous month and by 5.3 per cent compared to February 2022, totalling 6.91 million tons, according to data released by the Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF). Meanwhile, total iron ore production in Japan reached 4.98 million tonnes in

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China Iron and Steel Association: China’s steel prices rose in March

Final steel prices from January to February this year witnessed a slight upward trend amid the easing of Covid-19 measures and a slight improvement in demand from steel users, according to the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA). From January to February, China’s average daily crude steel production was 2.859 million tonnes, up by 13.8

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Vale produces commercial quantities of iron ore pellets without using coal for the first time

Vale, Brazil’s largest mining company, has produced many iron ore pellets without using coal, a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions. To produce pellets, coal is usually mixed with iron ore before being heated in furnaces. In a Vale pilot project conducted in February 2023 at a plant in Minas Gerais, the company replaced traditional

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China’s iron ore imports increased by 7.3% in January-February 2023

 China, the world’s largest iron ore consumer, imported iron ore in January-February of 2023, as buyers expected domestic steel demand to rise after the government lifted strict coronavirus containment measures. China imported 194 million tonnes of steelmaking components in January and February, an annual increase of 7.3 per cent, the highest ever for the two

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Brazil’s iron ore exports will be $2.9 billion to Arab countries in 2022

The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce announced that Brazilian exports to the Arab world achieved the highest record revenues since 1989, amounting to $17.74 billion in 2022, while the value of Brazilian imports from Arab countries amounted to $15.03 billion. The value of Brazilian exports to Saudi Arabia increased from $2.07 billion in 2021 to $2.92

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ArcelorMittal achieves 20-25% of production capacity in 2022

In 2022, iron ore production reached 1.6 million tonnes and steel -1.2 million tonnes. In 2022, ArcelorMittal production of rolled products decreased by 76.1% compared to 2021, reaching 1.1 million tonnes, or 22.8% of the company’s business plan for the production of steel products. Cast iron production decreased by 70% compared to 2021, reaching 1.6

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President Tebboune: Phosphate mine in Tebessa and iron in Tindouf are among Algeria’s strategic projects

The President of Algeria, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, affirmed on December 13, that phosphate mine in Tebessa and the iron mine in Ghar Djebilet in Tindouf represent two strategic projects for the future of Algeria. Standing at the Phosphate Mines Company pavilion on the inauguration of the 30th edition of the Algerian Production Exhibition at the

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Ukraine’s iron ore exports down 42.9 % in January November

Ukraine’s iron ore exports have remained severely affected by the ongoing Russian hostilities in the country. Due to the Russian invasion, exports fell sharply due to the blockade of ports and logistical challenges. Also, having continued to search for alternative ways to deliver their products, Ukrainian suppliers have been faced with the limited capacity of

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