Glencore unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had a ban on imports and exports from its giant copper and cobalt mine lifted by authorities in the country.

JSW USA preparing to start Ohio electric arc furnace next week

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BHP blames driver error, brake problem for runaway train wreck

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BHP said on Friday that driver error caused an iron-ore train to run away without its driver and a brake problem caused the company to intentionally derail the train in order to stop it, according to a preliminary investigation.

China's fight against smog makes palladium 2018's best metal

ferro-alloys.com:In December, Tokyo steel will increase its cost on heavy steel