Chinese enterprises have also managed to guarantee the construction and operation of overseas projects under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional announced that CSN Mineração SA signed on this date a new long-term iron ore supply contract with the Swiss trading company Glencore International AG.

China's "new infrastructure" construction plan, particularly charging piles for new energy vehicles, 5G base stations, ultrahigh voltage power and intercity high-speed railways, may boost demand for metals like copper and cobalt, industry experts said.

Latin American steel association Alacero said that Latin America is facing the worst crisis in its modern history and is in a moment of transition.

The unmanned workshop is just a miniature of the accelerated digitalization of the Chinese manufacturing sector.

China's benchmark power coal price rose slightly during the past week.

From January to May, Russia exported 6.38 million tons of semi-finished carbon steel products, a year-on-year decrease of 0.7%.

From January to June, the city sold 308.05 million tons of coal, a year-on-year decrease of 41.03 million tons or 11.8%.