Japan's economy posted a contraction during January-March after a rebound the previous quarter, as the country's Covid-19 sub-emergency restrictions dented consumer spending and capped fuel consumption.

Nucor is spending $3bn to acquire CHI Overhead Doors from investment fund Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, the company said.

In 2021, US imports of HRC totaled 3.4mnt, with CRC imports at 1.71mn t and HDG imports at 2.69mn t.

Industry ramps up efforts for technological upgrades, intelligent and green manufacturing transformation.

UK-Australia resources firm Rio Tinto expects to benefit from an increased demand for metals and minerals needed to tackle climate change.

The shareholders of ASX-listed oil and gas major Woodside have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the merger with mining major BHP’s petroleum assets.

Steel firms tap innovation to achieve carbon goals

Diversified miner BHP is hoping to accelerate production at Stage 1 of its Jansen potash project, in Canada. CEO Mike Henry told the Bank of America Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference that first production from the $5.7-billion Stage 1 project cou...