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Japanese steel prices continue to fall in December

Japanese steel producers continued to see lower prices in December at home although they enjoyed a rally in export prices on the back of a weakening yen.

January 16, 2013
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Costa Rica construction grew 11.5% in January-November 2012

The construction sector in Costa Rica grew by 11.5% year-on-year in the first eleven months of 2012, according to figures published by the Costa Rican Construction Chamber (CCC).

January 15, 2013
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Mexico’s Ahmsa reports new crude steel output record in 2012

Mexican steelmaker Altos Hornos de México (Ahmsa) closed 2012 with a total output of 3.88 million tonnes of crude steel, setting a new annual production record.

January 15, 2013
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Iranian HRC imports slump by 67%

Iranian imports of hot rolled coil (HRC) fell by 67% in the month from November 20 to December 20, against the corresponding period the year before.

January 15, 2013
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Italian steel exports up 21% year-on-year in Jan-Nov 2012

Italy’s total steel exports, rose by 20.8% year-on-year from January to November 2012, according to figures recently released by the country’s steel industry association, Federacciai.

January 15, 2013
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S. Korean mills’ Q4 results likely to fall short, but rebound expected, Samsung Securities says

South Korean mills are likely to post worse-than-expected results for the fourth quarter of 2012, but they can also look forward to a healthy rebound in fortunes this year, Samsung Securities says.

January 15, 2013
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Volkswagen car deliveries up 11.2% year-on-year in 2012

Car manufacturer Volkswagen saw a rise in global deliveries of 11.2% year-on-year in 2012, the group said on Monday January 14.

January 14, 2013
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Turkey’s scrap imports grow on higher EAF output

Turkey’s scrap imports for January-November 2012 strengthened year-on-year on increasing production from the country’s electric arc furnace (EAF) operators, according to the Turkish Iron & Steel Producers’ Assn (DCUD).

January 14, 2013
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Escalating internal conflict threatens Mali’s iron ore exports

An escalation in fighting between rebel groups and government forces in the West African nation of Mali is threatening iron ore exports from the country, according to local miners and political observers.

January 14, 2013
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Vale’s iron ore exports up 10.6% in November

Vale’s iron ore exports increased by nearly 10.6% year-on-year in November 2012, according to Brazil’s industry association, Sinferbase.

January 14, 2013
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