China's GDP up 4.5% in Q1

According to Russia-based SpetsStal Association, in March 2023, Russia's stainless steel imports totaled 39,940 mt, a month-on-month increase of 84%.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in March 2023, China's crude steel output was 95.73 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 6.9%.

Neometals increases stake in Finland vanadium project

A year on from the nickel crisis the London Metal Exchange (LME) is still struggling to regain trading momentum.

Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said in a video statement Volkswagen will build an electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem in Indonesia and will partner with Vale, Ford, Huayou.

China's steel exports rose by 59.7% year-on-year to 7.89 million tonnes in March 2023, according to China's General Administration of Customs.

Brazil’s ferro silicon exports increased by 23% to 17,965 t in Mar 23 compared to 14,554 t in Feb 23.