metallurgy
Why metallurgical plants cannot be relocated
Metallurgical plants cannot be relocated to other regions due to their immense size and full integration into engineering networks. The relocation of a medium-sized plant costs between 1.5 and 2.5 million euros.
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Rebar prices in Ukraine may rise above 50,000 UAH per tonne
Due to the suspension of operations at ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih and Kametstal, rebar prices in Ukraine have increased by 30%. It is expected that the cost per tonne will soon exceed 50,000 UAH.
Global Crude Steel Output Dips to 142.4 Mt in September
In September 2026, 70 reporting countries produced 142.4 million tonnes of crude steel, reflecting a 0.2% decline compared to September 2025. Across the first nine months of the year, global metal production reached 1,367.5 million tonnes, down 0.7%.
EU imported 1.6 million tonnes of Russian metal products amid quota cuts for Ukraine
During the first eight months of 2026, the European Union purchased 1.6 million tonnes of metal products from Russia worth 682 million euros. These figures were recorded against the backdrop of quota restrictions for Ukrainian steel producers capped…
Algeria and Slovakia Launch Joint Project for Metallurgical Waste Recycling
The Algerian national company SNRV has signed a cooperation agreement with the Slovak firm BK Investment. The deal aims to develop technologies for recycling ferrous metallurgy waste.
Iron ore exports plummeted by 52% due to port blockade
In September 2026, iron ore exports from Ukraine decreased by 52% year-on-year due to the blockade of sea ports, halting shipments to China. The total volume of monthly overseas supplies reached 1.17 million tonnes, while monetary revenue dropped to…
