World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 169.2 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2021, a 15.2% increase compared to March 2020.

China produced 94.0 Mt in March 2021, up 19.1% on March 2020.

This week, the domestic ferrosilicon market ran stably and well.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7,372 yuan per ton on April 23.

Diversified miner BHP will invest S$10-million to support the establishment of a maritime decarbonisation centre in Singapore.

A Vale iron-ore terminal in Mangaratiba in the state of Rio de Janeiro has been closed because of potential environmental problems, according to a statement issued by Brazilian authorities.

President Joe Biden's new commitment to cut US emissions in half over the coming decade from 2005 levels, with an aim to zero out planet-warming gases in the next 30 years, is the most ambitious climate goal yet by an American leader.

Toronto-based KWG Resources is considering using Rail-Veyor Technologies Global’s automated train technology for the transportation of ten-million tons a year of chromite ore over 326 km from the remote Ring of Fire region, the company announced on Wednesday.