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Latest news
AHMSA bankruptcy auction moves forward
A Mexican court has approved the joint auction of AHMSA and its MINOSA mining assets for $1.33 billion, paving the way for a single buyer to take control of both businesses.
Atlas Tube, Maruichi USA to form JV
Atlas Tube, a Zekelman company, said on Friday it has agreed to form a joint venture with Maruichi USA.
US cold-rolled group responds to Mexico trade case
The Association of Cold Rolled Specialty Steel (ACRSS) officially responds to the formal investigation Mexico opened into cold-rolled steel imports from the US
AMU: Canada to extend tariffs on some steel, aluminum products
Canada plans to extend tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products for one year, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne announced.
SMU Scrap Survey: Current Sentiment falls as Future Sentiment increases
SMU’s Current Sentiment Index for scrap slipped in June, but Future Sentiment rose, according to the latest data from our ferrous scrap survey.
Oil and gas rig drilling picks up in US and Canada
US and Canadian drilling activity ticked higher this week, according to recently released data from Baker Hughes.
CRU auto outlook: Ongoing Iran conflict continues to cloud outlook
Global output will remain broadly flat this year, with further downgrades in Europe due to ongoing costs, regulatory, and competitive pressures, as well as a weaker economic outlook and rising inflationary pressures.
SMU Price Estimator Tool updated and now easier to use
We are happy to share that the SMU Price Estimator Tool is now a little easier to navigate.
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