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January 2012 | Steel Tracker


Raw materials focus


Inventories held by blast furnace operators across China have been trending lower for the past few months, with pig iron and crude steel producers cautious of being caught out holding expensive material when price volatility occurs.

MBR steel making cost indices

Raw materials prices have been holding firm over the past month and have done so for the most part of Q4 2011 as buyers were sidelined for most of the holiday season. Steelmaking costs have gradually declined throughout the...

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