The decision to bring the capacities back is connected to the relining of a BF at ArcelorMittal Gent in Belgium, the company said.

“The rebound of the Brazilian economy is already happening,” Usiminas chief executive officer Sergio Leite said at the event to celebrate the BF restart.

US exports of hot-briquetted iron (HBI) continued to shift toward China in July to meet increased demand for metallics from the world's leading steelmaker.

The UK car sector slowed in August, with car registrations falling on the year after rebounding in July, despite a boost in zero-emission capable vehicle demand.

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World’s biggest copper supplier saw sales slump last month

Polyus net profit up 63% on higher gold prices