The labor-intensive iron and steel industry, as a symbol of the second industrial revolution, was often associated with images of workers toiling away in mills, sweat pouring down their faces.

Indonesia's parliament this month approved a request from the government to increase energy subsidies because of rising commodity prices.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si>55%) imports decrease 0.73% YoY from January to April 2022.

The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 9196 yuan per ton on May 31.

Japan ferrosilicon (Si>55%) imports increase 69.62% month on month in April 2022.

India's finished steel exports in April fell to their lowest level in five months on weaker demand and increased competitiveness in the international market.

A congressional report indicates that Mexico’s public spending on energy in 2021 soared well beyond the approved amount with extraordinary support to national oil company Pemex cited as the primary reason.

Steel plant to cut imports by 90pc