Western fuel companies say cheap supplies and lack of political will risk locking the continent into strategic dependency
Industry minister says UK private equity firm made ‘serious failings’ in its management of Novasco
Australian producer Fortescue says China Mineral Resources Group is ‘key risk’ for market as Beijing seeks more leverage
State-appointed administrators file complaint to Milan court about ‘mismanagement’ of the Taranto site by former owner
The proposed $260bn tie-up would create the world’s biggest copper producer at a time of soaring demand for the metal
Novelis executive says European metal sector in terminal decline despite consumers willing to pay more for recycled products
Metals magnate Barry Zekelman says Ottawa must join Trump in protecting industry from other exporters
Mining groups lose licences as resource-rich African states seek bigger share of profits
Valuing Trump Media & Technology Group after the merger with TAE will be a double step into the unknown
US investment funds Flacks Group and Bedrock Industries submit binding offers for plant seized by Rome two years ago
Deep cuts at its steel division and weak demand weigh on German industrial heavyweight
Indian magnate Naveen Jindal is conducting due diligence on steel business
Motion unlikely to take effect but highlights deep concerns about Europe’s struggling steelmakers
Booming production may buoy the domestic economy, but is causing environmental damage and trade tensions
US commerce secretary calls for ‘balanced approach’ during visit to Brussels for meeting with bloc’s trade ministers
‘Heightened sense of urgency’ as global steel production capacity to exceed demand by 38% by 2027
Plan comes seven months after emergency legislation allowed for taxpayer-backed takeover
Shortages have left bloc’s recycling industry fighting for survival
Greener electric arc furnaces are supplanting blast furnaces but running costs are up to 25% more than in other European markets
Chancellor says higher tariffs, reduced quotas and preferential procurement are needed to shield struggling industry
Mining boss says resource-rich Pilbara is ‘standing in front of freight train’ as sector changes
Expert warns commercial use of the radioactive material from cold war-era warheads carries safety risks
World’s biggest miner by market capitalisation locked in negotiations over iron ore with Beijing-controlled buyer
European Commission set to propose a levy of 50% on steel imports
New measures would protect industry, but some countries fear that curbing low-cost imports could drive up prices
