Asian steel markets anticipate stiffer export competition and price pressures in Q1 2026 due to policy uncertainties including EU CBAM and China's export licensing.

SMS group has successfully upgraded the Level 1 automation and HMI systems for three downcoilers at Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe's hot strip mill No. 1 in Duisburg, Germany, enhancing operational consistency and digital readiness.

Hertha Metals is expanding its innovative natural gas-powered steelmaking technology from a Houston pilot plant, promising 25% cost savings and lower emissions for American producers.

Chinese steel rebar futures dropped below CNY 3,050 per ton to an eight-week low as mills implement seasonal shutdowns for maintenance ahead of extended Lunar New Year holidays.

ArcelorMittal has finalized its €1.3 billion commitment to build Europe's largest electric arc furnace at its Dunkirk plant, enabling coal-free steel production starting in 2029 amid supportive EU trade measures.

Nucor enters 2026 with record steel mill order backlogs up 40% year-over-year, fueled by tariffs curbing imports and robust demand from infrastructure and energy sectors.

Vietnam's crude steel production reached 24.7 million tons in 2025, a five-year high, with VSA projecting 8-10% growth in 2026 amid green transition challenges and trade defenses.

U.S. domestic raw steel production reached 1,783,000 net tons in the week ending February 7, 2026, marking a 4.9% year-on-year increase and 1.4% week-on-week gain with 77.1% utilization.

Fastmarkets has shifted the publication time of its iron ore 61% Fe fines indices to 6:30pm Shanghai time to better reflect liquidity in China's mainstream mid-grade fines spot market.

SMS group has completed a key automation upgrade for the downcoilers at Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe's Hot Strip Mill No. 1 in Duisburg, Germany, enhancing operational consistency and digital readiness.