World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.2 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2024, a 0.4% increase compared to October 2023.
Indonesia is squeezing supplies of nickel ore to protect smaller local miners as the market for the battery metal endures a prolonged slump, according to Eramet SA.
Top thermal coal exporter Indonesia, one of the world's largest carbon emitters, is aiming to reduce coal-fired power to 33% in its energy mix by 2040 and increase the share of renewable energy production to 42%
Türkiye, holding approximately 73% of the world¡¯s boron reserves, continues to dominate in the production and sale of this ¡°fuel of the future.¡± In 2023, Türkiye¡¯s boron exports surpassed $1 billion.