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    August 3, 2025

    Most steelmaking raw material prices hold firm

    Written by Brett Linton

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    Prices for four of the seven steelmaking raw materials we track were unchanged from late June through the end of July, while two increased, and one declined. Collectively, these material prices rose 1% month over month (m/m) but are down 3% compared to three months ago.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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