The country aims to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.

The progress of high-tech industries may also drive demand for premium steel products.

From January to November, China's imports of high-carbon ferrochrome increased by 12.54% year-on-year

From January to November, China's chrome ore imports rose 15.94% year-on-year

Australia's iron ore export earnings are forecast to decline to A$108 billion in 2024-25 from A$138 billion in 2023-24 and to A$96 billion in 2025-26

According to the United States Geological Survey, the United States alumina imports through the first three quarters of 2024 reflected a year-on-year downfall of 1.1 per cent

On December 23th, the APNI released INPI Index

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 146.8 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2024, a 0.8% increase compared to November 2023.