World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 149.3 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2022, a 6.5% decrease compared to July 2021.

Rival miners have cautioned over a weaker outlook and Rio Tinto Group last month reported a decline in first-half profits and halved its dividend.

The mining giant said it did not agree with the decision and would appeal within the next 10 days.

Steel producer Hoa Phat Group has signed a contract to export 8,000 tonnes of rebar to Mexico, its first order from the North American country.

Many steel enterprises saw profits drop by up to 90% in Q2 of this year, amid plunging steel prices.

The bill includes incentives for companies that include union workers, but the overwhelming focus is on boosting US production and employment, he said.

According to Fastmarkets MB, benchmark 62% Fe fines imported into Northern China were changing hands for $110 a tonne Monday morning, up 2.7%

China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,”.