Brazil-based steel producer Gerdau has made further moves this month in its asset divestment programme, announcing the sale of its Chilean operations to local family-owned groups Matco and Ingeniaría e Inversiones for $154 million.

Metal Bulletin reviews the major stories affecting the steel market over the past week.

Metal Bulletin reviews some of the key news and price moves from the past week in the global steel market.

Metal Bulletin reviews the major stories affecting the steel market over the past week.

Metal Bulletin reviews the major stories that have affected the steel market over the past week.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the global steel industry, there was still much to celebrate as the winners of the 11th annual Fastmarkets Global Awards for Steel Excellence were announced virtually on Thursday July 23.

Metal Bulletin reviews the major stories affecting the steel market over the past week.

Already tight supply of reinforcing bar in the western United States has been restricted further by the implementation of Section 232 import tariffs on steel goods from Canada, Mexico and the European Union, according to market participants.