1. Cost Structures and Production Economics Are Driving the Shift The global steel industry is witnessing a structural recalibration in raw material preference, driven by measurable differences in cos...
Section 1: China’s Strategic Push to Reshape Iron Ore Procurement 1. China’s Growing Focus on Centralised Iron Ore Buying China has long been the single largest consumer of iron ore, accounting for ne...
The global ferro alloy market is entering a period of structural transition driven by evolving steel production patterns, changing raw material supply dynamics, and rising energy costs in major smelti...
The ferrous scrap market in early 2026 shows signs of structural volatility. Tighter regional supplies, price gains in some markets, and divergent demand patterns across key consuming regions such as ...
India’s silico manganese market is showing resilience even as demand from China softens. Domestic prices remain largely steady, supported by firm export activity and a stable local supply base. Howeve...
India’s coal market is witnessing a rare decoupling — thermal coal imports are softening due to record domestic output, while metallurgical (coking) coal remains structurally tight. Global price corre...
