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North American average steel prices set to decline in second half of 2010

June 1, 2010

Although US transaction prices have started to erode this month, some mills are still claiming full order books. Nevertheless, buyers appear to be more …

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Global steel price may have peaked in May

May 28, 2010

Although US mills continue to boost output, service centres report a minor softening in demand as they head into the summer. Overall, the recovery is …

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Northern European steel prices to peak soon

May 25, 2010

Flat products prices in Northern Europe continue to soar but are still being driven by raw material costs rather than by underlying demand. Contracts for July or third quarter deliveries are forecast to be …

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EU average steel price up EUR 55 per tonne but close to peak

May 25, 2010

The mills are talking up third quarter prices for strip mill products but firm negotiations are not yet underway. Their final proposals will depend on the …

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April 2010 crude steel production

May 25, 2010

World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 122 million metric tons (mmt) in April. This is 35.7% higher than April 2009.

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worldsteel awards the winner of the steeluniversity Challenge

May 15, 2010

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) presented the trophy and prize to the winner of the fifth steeluniversity Challenge in …

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