The Argus 62pc lump premium stood at 20￠/dry metric tonne unit (dmtu) on 30 September, the highest since June.

The Argus weekly domestic US ex-works plate assessment was flat at $1,620/st.

Market participants report significant advancements after Brazilian electricity regulator Aneel approved temporary rules for a new demand response program, but say there is still room for improvement.

Indian private-sector producer JSW Steel has signed an initial deal with US-based finance technology firm Smartex to explore low-emissions steel production.

The firm maintained its 2022-23 financial year production guidance at 58mn-64mn t.

India's largest iron ore producer state-controlled NMDC rolled over its prices for a second straight month in October.

UK-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto expects to come in at the bottom of its 320mn-335mn t guidance for 2022.

Australian-Japanese joint venture BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is facing potential strikes at its coking coal mines in Queensland, as members of Australian unions vote in favour of taking protected industrial action.