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European steel industry disappointed by Copenhagen results

December 21, 2009

“The Copenhagen deal is a disappointment. We had hoped that an agreement in Copenhagen would have resulted in a global level playing field between industrial competitors worldwide” …

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Weak demand further depresses European steel prices

December 21, 2009

Prices for hot rolled and cold rolled coil fell slightly in northern Europe in this month. Seasonal factors exacerbated the already depressed market. End-user activity typically slows around the Christmas and New Year holidays and many market participants strive to achieve low inventory targets …

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Weak demand further depresses European steel prices

December 21, 2009

Prices for hot rolled and cold rolled coil fell slightly in northern Europe in this month. Seasonal factors exacerbated the already depressed market. End-user activity typically slows around the Christmas and New Year holidays and many market participants strive to achieve low inventory targets …

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EU flat products steel price drops for third straight month

December 18, 2009

Although we have noted some minor downward corrections for flat products over the last month, market prices are starting to stabilise in most parts of the EU. The import threat from third country suppliers appears to have …

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EU flat products steel price drops for third straight month

December 18, 2009

Although we have noted some minor downward corrections for flat products over the last month, market prices are starting to stabilise in most parts of the EU. The import threat from third country suppliers appears to have …

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Zoom into steel (video)

December 17, 2009

One of the most entertaining science video clips. The narrator describes the appearance of the microstructure of steel with ever increasing magnification. From macroscopic to atom layer.

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