World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.3 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2020, a 2.8% increase compared to February 2019.

RINL-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant has said production level at the plant is being maintained uninterrupted, despite all measures to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.

Magnesium ingot price on March 23.

In mid-March, social inventory of 5 varieties of steel in 20 cities was 20 million tons.

China's crude steel output registered steady growth in the first two months of 2020, industry data showed.

Steelmakers such as SAIL, Tata Steel and AMNS have sought self-declaration from their employees regarding travel history to virus-affected countries as part of steps to check the spread of highly contagious coronavirus.

Coronavirus impact: ArcelorMittal plans to cut production in Europe.

Coronavirus impact: ArcelorMittal plans to cut production in Europe.