Japanese auto manufacturer Mazda is planning to restart two-shift production at all of its four domestic assembly plants in July to gradually restore output from Covid-19 lows.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.8 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2020, an 8.7% decrease compared to May 2019.

Lower-grade iron ore contract prices will narrow or erase discounts in July, as spot differentials have gained further support from supply disruptions, product upgrades and margin pressures.

Spot prices for flat-rolled steel in the US fell again this week as mills struggled to book new spot orders.

China has lowered the target for coal's share in its primary energy mix as it continues to encourage the use of cleaner energy to combat air pollution.

ArcelorMittal today announced a €440/t ex-works base price for hot-rolled coil (HRC) in the northwest European market, buyers told Argus.

Nickel price trend on June 23rd

Global crude steel production in May down 8.7% on year due to coronavirus crisis: worldsteel