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Jul
13:33
LatAm primary iron production moves up in May
Latin American primary iron production increased month-on-month in May, but remained weaker on-year, Kallanish learns from regional steel producers' association Alacero.
According to association figures, regional primary iron production was 3.44 million tonnes in the month, 2% more over April but 5.4% lower year-on-year.
Of this total, pig iron represented 2.74mt, while sponge iron amounted to 706,500t. Pig iron output was up by just 0.1% m-o-m but 5.5% …
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