Helsinki - Metso Outotec has signed an agreement with Kyzyl Aray Copper, a subsidiary of Caravan Resources, for a plant to be built in the Karagandy region.

Essen - A decline in container throughput was observed in all world regions, but it was particularly marked in Northern European ports.  

Buttrio - New line for the production of quality spooled bars in coils, to be installed in Potenza, Italy, downstream the existing bar mill.

Frankfurt - The Chinese government announced that monetary policy would be eased to ensure sufficient liquidity.

Stockholm - According to data from the last recession iron ore prices, steel production and sales of iron, steel and ferroalloy could be badly affected in another economic downturn.

London - Upgrade of pickling line and tandem cold mill ensures increased production.

Frankfurt - Since the middle of last week, the LMEX index has already lost 4%.

Salzgitter - Circular economy: expanding and developing closed loops for scrap recycling.

Zurich - Focus areas include electrification of mining operations, power distribution and power management.

Washington - Coalition to call on the United States and the European Union to adopt a global emissions standard that encourages steel producers to use the cleanest steel production processes available.