Tariffs on exports of products such as ferrosilicon, ferrochromium, and high-purity pig iron will be raised temporarily to a rate of 25 percent, 20 percent, and 15 percent, respectively.

China should guard against the rise in international iron ore prices, as it has the potential to erode its hard-won economic recovery.

The CEC in February forecast a year-on-year increase in electricity consumption of 6-7pc for 2021.

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in creating solutions that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in the mining industry.

Diversified miner South32 has set year-to-date production records in both Brazil and Australia, and has increased its production guidance for two other operations.

Diversified mining and marketing company Anglo American, through its platinum group metals (PGMs) business Anglo American Platinum, is partnering with Umicore to research and develop technology that has the potential to transform the way hydrogen can be stored...

In the financial report, HMC said that the main reasons for the company's outstanding performance were gains in sales and higher steel price.

Another steel producer posting good results in the first quarter was Thu Duc Steel JSC (TDS).