American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,729,000 net tons (NT) of steel in April 2022.

It was the second consecutive month that US steel production has lagged its prior year period.

Electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaker Nucor has lowered its plate prices for the first time in at least two years.

China Tungsten concentrate imports in April 2022 by country/region.

China Tungsten concentrate imports in Jan-Apr 2022 by country/region.

Brazil's demand for power rose by 1.9pc in the first half of May from a year earlier, as consumption grew both in the regulated and free markets.

Indian domestic hot-rolled coil dropped to 69,000 rupees/t ex-Mumbai on 20 May, down by 5pc from a year earlier, with sluggish demand.

The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8718 yuan per ton on May 26.