Vale iron-ore output rose 8% in fourth quarter

Anticipation of output of mines

In 2015, global stainless steel production was 42 million mt, up 0.7% over 2014.China's stainless steel production was 21.9 million mt, up 0.6% over 2014

China's crude steel output continued to decline after recording its first half-year drop in two decades, the latest data from the country's top economic planner showed.

World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 137 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2014, the same compared to October 2013.

World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 134 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2014, a slight decrease of -0.1% compared to September 2013.

World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 135 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2014, an increase of 1.4% compared to August 2013.

World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 137 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2014, an increase of 1.7% compared to July 2013.