In a landmark decision on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs on global imports, ruling 6-3 […]
Trump’s sweeping tariffs and China’s retaliation triggered a sharp drop in oil prices. The oilfield services sector is particularly vulnerable, facing reduced demand and profit margins due to falling oil prices, higher import costs, and […]
The European Union and Canada retaliate with a slew of countermeasures. Fierce Global Backlash The United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Wednesday. The policy is aimed at leveling […]
The Chinese steel industry is going through a “winter”, according to the head of the world’s largest steel producer, with analysts warning the sector – vital for capesize owners – faces prolonged decline. Steel production […]
Shell and Fortescue Metals, two major companies, back away from large-scale carbon offset plans. A UC Berkeley study suggests most carbon offset credits might not provide real climate benefits. Leading carbon credit certifier Verra faced […]
Modern societies would be impossible without mass-scale production of many man-made materials. We could have an affluent civilization that provides plenty of food, material comforts, and access to good education and health care without any […]
A shortage of electrical steel is challenging the transition to emissions-free vehicles, delaying power restoration after storms and slowing new home and commercial construction, electric utilities and other groups warned President Biden on Monday. Electrical steel is […]
Steel is a critical component of modern industry and economy, essential for the construction of buildings, automobiles, and many other appliances and infrastructure used in our daily lives. Visual Capitalist’s Niccolo Conte create this infographic, […]
An international team of researchers has proven that steel tools were already used in Europe around 2,900 years ago. Using geochemical analyses, the scientists were able to prove that stone stelae on the Iberian […]
The Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation’s four-year funding, aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions, will be allocated to steel research and the promotion of carbon neutrality in the steel industry, with objective is to create […]
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