Thai Nov exports drop 6.0% y/y, more than forecast

China's calcium metal export data in November 2022

CHINA COMMERCE MINISTRY SAYS WILL PROVIDE MORE CONVENIENCE FOR FOREIGN BUSINESS PEOPLE TO CONDUCT BUSINESSES IN CHINA

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 139.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2022, a 2.6% decrease compared to November 2021.

Japan's Jan-March crude steel output seen falling 4.0% year-on-year -METI

US steelmaker Nucor will build a new galvanizing line at its California rerolling mill.

Australia's marginal iron ore mining firms are preparing to restart operations in 2023, but realising stronger demand could add to the highly inflationary cost environment.

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan will start using green steel and aluminium sheet in production from January 2023 as part of the company's decarbonisation drive.