The EU must level the playing field on imports of unabated coal-based electricity from third countries.

Major mills announced capacity shutdowns throughout April and May expecting an annual contraction of demand by at least 30%.

China's domestic steel margins have slumped since the start of September due to high iron ore prices and a "correction" in finished steel prices, S&P Global Platts data shows.

This week, the ferrosilicon market continued to maintain stable operation.

Rio Tinto is seeking a new head of iron ore after it announced on Sept. 11 that Chris Salisbury will stand down at the end of this year.

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5614 yuan per ton on September 18.

Only 18% of respondents expected their iron ore requirements to increase in Q4.

The plant can produce 300,000 mt/year of hot rolled coils and 160,000 mt/year of pickled and oiled coils.