December 26, 2023 Japan’s Jan-March crude steel output forecast to rise 1.7% Japan's crude steel output is forecast to rise 1.7% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024 because of healthy demand from automakers.
December 22, 2023 Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses.
December 22, 2023 Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutiny Japanese Industry Minister Ken Saito praised his country's ties with the US but declined to comment directly on Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion proposed acquisition of US Steel.
December 22, 2023 Kloeckner to divest business in four European countries German metal trader Kloeckner plans to sell off parts of its European commodity distribution business to Spain's Hierros Anon.
December 20, 2023 Screen-printed, paper-based electrodes key to detecting heavy metals in humans, the environment Miniaturized electrochemical sensors prove effective in detecting toxic heavy metals in humans and natural environments.
December 19, 2023 Nippon Steel’s wily president key to battle over US Steel Nippon Steel’s stock has climbed 58% since Eiji Hashimoto took the helm in April 2019.
December 19, 2023 Fortescue settles sexual harassment dispute in A$1.4 million deal The workplace safety watchdog has dropped 34 charges against the iron ore producer for failing to provide requested documents.
December 18, 2023 Nippon Steel agrees to buy US Steel for $14.1 billion The deal caps months of uncertainty over the future of the iconic American company.
December 17, 2023 Australia export revenue to tumble as iron ore, coal prices drop Fewer supply disruptions and “relatively soft” global economic growth will push down revenue.
December 15, 2023 Brazil judge votes for dismissal of homicide case against Vale’s ex-president over Brumadinho Fábio Schvartsman's defense seeks dismissal of criminal action related to the dam collapse that claimed the lives of over 250 people.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
