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Taigang unexpectedly starts June ferro-chrome purchases

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:39 +0000

Taigang Stainless, China’s largest stainless steel producer, unexpectedly announced to start their June ferro-chrome purchase this morning, two weeks ahead of its usual buying time.

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Zimbabwe to relax chrome ore exports ban

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:36 +0000

Zimbabwe will relax the ban on exports of chrome ore for the second time to give mining companies a window in which to invest in smelting capacity, a senior government official told Metal Bulletin.

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Zimbabwe to relax chrome ore exports ban

UK 18/8 stainless scrap solids prices drop as business tails off

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:34 +0000

Trade on the 18/8 stainless steel scrap solids UK inter-merchant market slowed this week on worries over the possible disintegration of the eurozone and weak nickel prices.

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North American stainless steel usage rose in February, imports fell

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:33 +0000

Stainless steel consumption rose by 7% year-on-year to 201,672 short tons in February, according to figures from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).

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North American stainless steel usage rose in February, imports fell

Currency, falling nickel price puts pressure on European stainless flats

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:31 +0000

The euro crisis and falling nickel prices will put flat-rolled stainless steel prices in Europe’s domestic market under heavy pressure, market sources told Metal Bulletin on Friday May 18.

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UK 18/8 stainless scrap solids prices drop as business tails off

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:28 +0000

Trade on the 18/8 stainless steel scrap solids UK inter-merchant market slowed this week on worries over the possible disintegration of the eurozone and weak nickel prices.

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Tata Steel’s annual earnings hit by European slowdown

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:25 +0000

Tata Steel’s financial results for the fourth quarter of its 2012 financial year (January-March 2012) fell year-on-year, with its European operations weighing down results.

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Tata Steel’s annual earnings hit by European slowdown

Tata Steel’s annual earnings hit by European slowdown

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:25 +0000

Tata Steel’s financial results for the fourth quarter of its 2012 financial year (January-March 2012) fell year-on-year, with its European operations weighing down results.

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SPOTLIGHT: Rumours on flat steel price hikes intensify in Brazil

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:22 +0000

A growing number of Brazilian flat steel distributors and service centres have been receiving indications from local steelmakers about possible price rises of about 5% in the domestic market within the next few months.

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SPOTLIGHT: Rumours on flat steel price hikes intensify in Brazil

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:21 +0000

A growing number of Brazilian flat steel distributors and service centres have been receiving indications from local steelmakers about possible price rises of about 5% in the domestic market within the next few months.

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SPOTLIGHT: Rumours on flat steel price hikes intensify in Brazil