World crude steel output continues its rise; up 3.5 percent in February with China leading the pack
China’s crude steel production in February rose nearly six percent year-on-year, pulling global output in 64 countries reporting to the World Steel …
North Korea reportedly ‘laundered’ coal through Russia in an apparent breach of sanctions – report
North Korea reportedly “laundered” coal through Russia on its way to South Korea and Japan, according to a report by The Washington Post . The …
Gas deprived Japan to export LNG to gas surplus Australia: An ironical twist?
For the first time, a Japanese consortium, made up of JERA, the world’s largest private LNG buyer, and Marubeni Corp., is planning to export gas to …
China calls for U.S. restraint on trade protectionism over steel, aluminium tariffs
The United States should remain restrained on trade protection and follow multilateral trade rules, China’s foreign ministry said after Washington announced …
Shell sees potential LNG supply shortage as global demand surges
The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market has continued to defy expectations of many market observers, with demand growing by 29 million tonnes to 293 …
Global crude steel output rose slightly in January, boosted by India and Japan as China’s production fell
Global crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 139.4 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2018, a 0.8% …
World crude steel output increased by 5.3% in 2017; Asia led the way
World crude steel production reached 1,691.2 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2017, up by 5.3% compared to 2016, as out increased in all regions in 2017 except …
World crude steel production up 3.7 percent in November – worldsteel
World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 136.3 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2017, a 3.7% …
Trade lifting developing Asia’s growth as ADB upgrades GDP forecast; India’s forecast lowered
Economic expansion in developing Asia will accelerate to 6% in 2017, as stronger than expected exports and domestic consumption fuel growth, the Asian …
Moody’s forecast stable outlook for Asian steelmakers in 2018 on steady profitability
Outlook for steel companies in Asia through 2018 is stable because profitability will be steady during this period, after improving significantly in 2017, …