Agilyx rebuilds plastic recycling project

According to the latest data released by Brazilian customs, Brazil exported 342 million tons of iron ore in 2020, 9.4 million tons less than 2019, down 2.7%.

Auto production in the US is expected to grow in 2021 beyond 2019 levels as new models add to existing production, according to AutoForecast Solutions.

Japanese steel products producer Chiyoda Steel has completed a replacement of an electric arc furnace (EAF) at its Ayase plant in Tokyo.

The global 1.8bn t/yr seaborne iron ore market is expected to remain in a supply deficit in early 2021.

China's domestic thermal coal prices have risen sharply since September to reach unusually high levels for the winter season.

Japanese wholesale electricity market began 2021 with strong momentum on tight power supplies.

Japanese thermal power joint venture Jera has begun commercial operations of a 650MW coal-fired power unit at its Hitachinaka power complex.