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%

The total inventory of manganese ore in Port of Tianjin November 21,2024 Invitation forThe 21st China Ferro-Alloys International Conference

alcium metal market as a whole shows a slight decline

The total inventory of chrome ore in Port of Tianjin November 21, 2024

However, after all, the industry as a whole has entered the traditional off-season, regarding the future trend, there were different opinions, and operations were still relatively cautious.

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.