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Saudi Arabia: Exporting 37 thousand tonnes of pig iron to the United States

The Executive Vice President of the Mining Sector at the National Industrialization Company, Dr. Fadi Trabzoni, details of the first pig iron shipments from Jizan to the United States. Trabzoni added, during his interview broadcast on Al-Ekhbariya channel, that the shipment is estimated at 37 thousand tonnes and will be exported from the first and

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The National Service Authority in Egypt acquires 24% of 3 steel companies

The deal was concluded for $324 million to settle the debts of companies affiliated with the Beshay Group The “National Service Projects Agency” in Egypt acquired up to 24% of 3 companies affiliated with the “Beshay Steel” group in deals amounting to about EGP 10 billion ($324 million) to settle debts, according to two sources

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The Saudi Public Investment Fund acquires the two largest steel companies in the Kingdom

According to a statement on its website on Sunday, the Saudi Public Investment Fund announced a deal to launch a giant company for the iron and steel industry through its acquisition of the two largest iron companies in the Kingdom. According to two separate statements from the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Basic Industries

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A Saudi-Turkish understanding for cooperation in the field of mining

Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of mining during a meeting between Bandar Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and Alp Arslan Bayraktar, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, in Ankara on Monday. Bayraktar said, in statements after the meeting, that he hosted Al-Khorayef

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Egypt approves renewable energy projects from the Orascom Construction consortium Community Verified icon

The Egyptian Cabinet said in a statement that it approved a proposal from the Orascom Construction Alliance to establish renewable energy projects with a capacity ranging between 150 and 200 megawatts. According to Reuters, the alliance includes the French company Engie and the Japanese company Toyota Tsusho. The coalition has already developed a 262.5 MW

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Algerian Qatari Steel Company is a model of successful Arab partnerships

In recent years, Algeria has transformed from an importer of iron and steel – especially reinforcing steel – into an exporter thanks to two factories, one of which is the result of a partnership between the Algerian government Cedar Group with a share of 46% and the “Qatar Steel International” company affiliated with Qatar Mining

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Morocco leads the Arab countries importing steel tubes from Türkiye in H1 2023

In June this year, Turkey’s total welded tube exports increased by 38.0% month-on-month to reach 201,678 tonnes and decreased by 11.0% year-on-year, according to data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The value of these exports amounted to $205.06 million, an increase of 33.4% on a monthly basis, and a decrease of 25.9% compared

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Bahrain Steel signs a letter of intent to supply iron ore to the Essar Green Steel project in Saudi Arabia

Bahrain Steel Company, a subsidiary of Foulath Holding Company, one of the global leaders in the production and supply of high-quality iron ore pellets, has signed a letter of intent with Essar International Group to supply iron ore pellets to the Arab Green Steel project. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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Saudi Arabia: Bena Steel Industries profits decreased to 5.2 million riyals in H1 2023

The profits of Bena Steel Industries Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which operates in the field of iron rolling services, manufacturing structural steel, iron tubes, presses and wagons, decreased to 5.2 million riyals at the end of the first half of 2023, compared to profits of 11 million riyals for the same period

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Eng. Saeed Al-Rumaithi: Emirates Steel – Arkan is expanding in 3 new markets

Saeed Al Rumaithi, CEO of Emirates Steel Group – Arkan, confirmed that the company aims to demonstrate the flexibility of its results in the face of any market turmoil and to continue improving the company’s profitability. Al-Rumaithi said in an interview with Al-Khaleej: “The group owns 65% of iron sales in the local market, and

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A memorandum of understanding for the export of iron products from the port of Sohar to the UAE markets through the UAE-Omani railway network

Oman and Etihad Rail signed a memorandum of understanding with Jindal Steel and Energy Company. With the aim of providing sustainable logistical solutions to transport up to 4 million tons annually of “Jindal” raw materials and products. From its industrial complex in the port of Sohar to the United Arab Emirates, via the Emirati-Omani railway

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Emirates Steel achieves 55% of domestic sales and 45% of exports abroad in H1 2023

Engineer Saeed Ghamran Al-Rumaithi, CEO of Emirates Arkan Group, said that the company achieved strong financial performance during the first half of 2023, despite the challenges facing the industry, due to the increase in demand from the local market, as the percentage of the company’s sales of steel in the local markets amounted to about

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Emirates Arkan Steel Group (EMSTEEL) continues its strong performance during the first half of 2023

Emirates Arkan Steel Company, EMSTEEL, recorded net profits during the first half of 2023 of about 280.5 million dirhams, an increase of 0.3%, compared to 279.9 million dirhams in the corresponding period of 2022. The company’s revenues in the first half amounted to about 4.43 billion dirhams, compared to 4.6 billion dirhams. The results of

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Libyan Iron and Steel Company exports 37,000 tonnes of Hot Briquetted Iron “HBI” to Germany and Italy

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company announced on its Facebook page that the company had exported more than “27,000” tonnes of Hot Briquetted Iron “HBI” to Germany on Sunday, July 30, from the company’s port on the ship “S.Nibton”. On Monday evening, the ship “Immensity” entered to ship more than “10,000” tonnes to Italy of

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Investment Fund and Ma’aden intend to acquire 10% stake in a subsidiary of “Vale”

Brazilian mining company Vale announced that it had reached two separate agreements to sell 13 percent of its base metals business for $3.4 billion, with the aim of boosting its copper and nickel production. Under the two agreements, a joint venture between the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) and the Public Investment Fund will acquire

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Saudi Arabia issues 29 licenses to export steel and 12 for cement during the first half of 2023

The Ministry of Commerce said that the total licenses for exporting steel and cement since the start of permitting exports amounted to 334, including 201 for steel export and 133 for cement. According to Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper, the ministry stated that from the beginning of 2023 until the end of the first half, 41 licenses were

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Abu Dhabi Ports and Emirates Steel Arkan are cooperating with Japanese companies to establish a low-emission iron supply Complex

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, the Abu Dhabi Ports Group and the Emirates Arkan Steel Group have concluded a cooperation agreement with the two Japanese companies, Itoshu Corporation and

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Al-Jazeera Steel’s profits decreased to 2.03 million riyals (-28%) by the end of the first half of 2023

”Al Jazeera Steel” company profits, which works in the manufacture of iron pipes, declined to 2.03 million Omani riyals (16 baisas / share) at the end of the first half of 2023, compared to profits of 2.82 million riyals achieved in the same period in 2022. Income List Period First Half 2022 First Half 2023

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Emirates Steel Arkan and Al Jazeera Steel Products sign a memorandum of understanding in the structural sections field

The Emirates Steel Arkan Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Jazeera Steel Products Company (AJSP), which specializes in manufacturing iron products in the Sultanate of Oman, to establish a strategic cooperation system that allows them to benefit more from their common experiences and seize new opportunities in the sector. The signing of the

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