Nucor reports historic order backlogs up 40% in steel mills and 15% in products, fueled by tariffs reducing imports and robust demand from infrastructure and energy sectors.[1]

Mysteel's report indicates China's construction steel prices will fluctuate slightly this month due to fading cost support and recovering post-CNY demand.

UMB Steel has teamed up with SMS Group to pioneer Europe's first continuous mill technology, aimed at enhancing sustainable steel production processes in the region.

Local Chinese ferromanganese prices remained rangebound in week 6 of 2026, supported by consistent procurement from steel producers despite fluctuating raw material costs.

Czech steelmaker Nová Hut plans CZK 150 million investment in 2026 to prepare for a new 1.5 MTPA electric arc furnace amid Europe's decarbonization push.

SMS Group has finalized modernization of Level 1 automation and HMI systems for three downcoilers at Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe's hot strip mill No. 1 in Duisburg, enhancing operational efficiency and digital readiness.

The Steel Manufacturers Association outlines how current US trade policies, tariffs, and deregulation are set to enhance domestic steel production and investment in 2026.

South Korea's POSCO and Hyundai Steel have finalized plans for a 2.7 million mt/year flat steel plant in Louisiana, leveraging advanced Asian automation and control systems.

The Steel Manufacturers Association anticipates strengthened US steel sector growth in 2026 due to robust trade policies, deregulation, and sufficient scrap supply.

An Indonesian stainless steel mill has increased prices by $30 per metric ton, supported by China's new policies expected to enhance Indonesian stainless steel exports to the region.