24 July 2019 Pengerang polymers expected to hit market in 1Q 2020 New polymer products from Malaysia's Pengerang complex are only expected to hit the market in next year's first quarter after continued problems at its cracker. Filter: Petrochemicals Asia-Pacific More filters
24 July 2019 SK IE to finish Korean LiBS expansion by October South Korea's SK Innovation's battery materials unit SK IE Technology plans to complete an expansion of its domestic lithium-ion battery separator (LiBS) production within three months, boosting its domestic capacity by more than 50pc. Filter: Metals Asia-Pacific More filters
23 July 2019 SDI sees new Texas mill as steel 'import killer' Indiana-based steelmaker Steel Dynamics (SDI) believes its new south Texas flat-rolled mill will act as an "import killer" countering steel pipe imports into the southern US. Filter: Metals North America More filters
23 July 2019 Lima Group calls on UN to discuss Venezuela The Lima Group is calling on the UN Security Council to discuss a recent report on human rights violations in Venezuela as a way to pressure the international community into ending support for President Nicolas Maduro. Filter: Crude oil Natural gas Latin America and Caribbean More filters
23 July 2019 ExxonMobil begins Beaumont PE production ExxonMobil has begun production at a new 650,000 t/yr polyethylene (PE) unit in Beaumont, Texas, according to a letter sent to customers yesterday. Filter: Petrochemicals North America More filters
23 July 2019 Noranda revises 2019 Zn output, sales lower Noranda Income Fund revised its annual production and sales estimates for 2019 lower after a second straight quarter of lower production and sales. Filter: Metals North America More filters
23 July 2019 Guaido builds up exile state, vows to persevere Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido promised further appointments to his parallel administration intended to take the reins of government once President Nicolas Maduro leaves office. Filter: Crude oil Electricity Oil products Latin America and Caribbean More filters
23 July 2019 ATI expects 2H flat rolled, aircraft demand Specialty steelmaker Allegheny Technologies (ATI) expects continued profitability in the second half of 2019 because of strong flat rolled and single-aisle aircraft demand. Filter: Metals North America More filters
23 July 2019 US HRC: Prices rise on mill hikes, higher demand US hot-rolled coil (HRC) spot prices rose this week as demand remained strong and price increases by steel mills increasingly took hold in the market. Filter: Metals North America More filters
23 July 2019 Israel buys more Azeri crude for IMO-compliant fuels Deliveries of Azeri light crude to Israel are higher this year, as the country's largest refinery switched to 0.5pc fuel oil production ahead of upcoming marine emissions regulation change. Filter: Crude oil Oil products Europe FSU Middle East More filters
23 July 2019 Atlantic coking coal: US prices slide US coking coal prices continue to slide as bearish sentiment holds, with Europe still in the doldrums and Asia-Pacific indexes falling further. Filter: Coking coal Metals Europe North America More filters
23 July 2019 US Steel increases flat-rolled prices by $40/st Integrated steelmaker US Steel today announced a $40/st price increase for flat-rolled steel products, following similar moves by competitors ArcelorMittal and Nucor yesterday. Filter: Coking coal Metals North America More filters
23 July 2019 Waupaca Foundry completes $4.3mn expansion Waupaca Foundry has extended its reach in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with the completion of a $4.3mn iron castings processing facility. Filter: Metals North America More filters
23 July 2019 EU HRC: Demand remains weak Demand in the European coil market remains below expectations, with even ArcelorMittal Italia's announcement of force majeure on 11 July having no impact on prices. Filter: Metals Europe More filters
23 July 2019 Iranian iron ore exporters stay the course Exports of Iranian iron ore have remained steady in the face of escalating tensions in the Mideast Gulf and there are few signs that China, which receives about 95pc of these volumes, will fall in line with US government sanctions. Filter: Metals Middle East More filters
