Vietnam's consumption of steel products, especially colour-coated steel, declined in October while production continued to rise, according to the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA).

The IIP decreased by an estimated 1.6 percent compared to last month.

Vale said it plans a "coordinated exit" for its steel joint ventures, in an investor presentation this week.

French Government Threatening to Block Jingye Deal for British Steel.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] As we know that with a large quantity and capacity about ferroalloys in China, but as the raw materials for steel industy, it is also very small and it is very important for the steel making process. For the ferroalloys consumption I collect...

The US president then again lashed out at the Federal Reserve, pressing it to lower interest rates and loosen monetary policy so that many countries can "no longer take advantage of" a strong dollar.

[Ferro-Alloys.com]Brazilian miner Vale SA , the world’s top nickel producer, will write down its New Caledonia mine and incur a non-cash impairment charge of about $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter, the company said on Tuesday in a securities filing.

Following the announcement, shares of thyssenkrupp were trading at under 12 euros last Thursday.