New Zealand News

July 6, 2025 New Zealand News Signs Of A Steel Floor, But Winter Headwinds Persist The New Zealand steel industry enters the winter months, its least active period, still shadowed by a prolonged downturn in construction and manufacturing. However, early indicators suggest a tentative recovery may be emerging. Construction remains the industry’s primary demand driver, […]

Steel Market Summary – International

July 6, 2025 Steel Market Summary – International Uncertainty Rules As Tariffs Pause Reaches Its End All participants in the global steel industry are anxiously awaiting the July 9 end to the 90-day pause Donald Trump placed on his worldwide `reciprocal´ tariffs. As well as a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium products, plus a […]

Steel Market Summary – Australia

July 6, 2025 Steel Market Summary – Australia Whyalla Steelworks Under The Global Spotlight  The South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, has announced there are now at least 33 parties interested in acquiring the Whyalla Steelworks, the majority of them based overseas. Previously, KordaMentha, the administrator to the steelworks, had said there were up to 12 […]