According to the latest data released by Brazilian customs, Brazil exported 342 million tons of iron ore in 2020, 9.4 million tons less than 2019, down 2.7%.

Auto production in the US is expected to grow in 2021 beyond 2019 levels as new models add to existing production, according to AutoForecast Solutions.

The global 1.8bn t/yr seaborne iron ore market is expected to remain in a supply deficit in early 2021.

Japanese steel products producer Chiyoda Steel has completed a replacement of an electric arc furnace (EAF) at its Ayase plant in Tokyo.

China's domestic thermal coal prices have risen sharply since September to reach unusually high levels for the winter season.

The sales volume of high-efficiency steel varieties exceeded 10 million tons, accounting for 50% of the total, creating 2 billion yuan more efficiency than that of ordinary steel.

Japanese wholesale electricity market began 2021 with strong momentum on tight power supplies.

Valin Steel (Hunan Valin Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.) issued a voluntary disclosure notice on production and operation of KuaiBao in November 2020, In November, the company produced 2.25 million tons of steel, down 2.17% from 2.3 million tons in October, and sold 2...