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Brazil steel imports set for record in 2025 Sao Paulo, 29 August (Argus) — Brazil is on track to import a record 6.3mn metric tonnes (t) of rolled steel by …

California pauses refiner margin cap 5 years Houston, 29 August (Argus) — California regulators today voted to pause rulemaking for five years on a refiner margin cap and a penalty …

US court rules against Trump emergency tariffs Washington, 29 August (Argus) — President Donald Trump overstepped his authority to place emergency tariffs on most goods imported into the US, a …

Canada opens major projects office in Calgary Calgary, 29 August (Argus) — Canada launched its new Major Projects Office (MPO) today, part of prime minister Mark Carney's effort to help …

Brazil starts process for reciprocating US tariffs Sao Paulo, 29 August (Argus) — Brazil has started the process of developing reciprocal tariffs against the US, vice-president and trade minister Geraldo …

Exxon blames oil group exit on climate principles New York, 29 August (Argus) — ExxonMobil says it has ended its membership with the US oil lobbying group American Exploration and …

Climate action is a business opportunity: Cop 30 head London, 29 August (Argus) — Climate action is the "defining business opportunity of our time", and the private sector's participation is …

Cop 30 calls for action, not negotiation: Panelists Sao Paulo, 29 August (Argus) — Participants in the UN Cop 30 summit in November will come with high expectations for practical …

EIA delays some reports after staffing cuts: Correction Corrects the name of delayed biofuels report in 5th paragraph. Washington, 29 August (Argus) — The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has …

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Sims pivots shredded scrap sales to US market Pittsburgh, 20 August (Argus) — Metals recycler Sims Metal shifted a higher portion of ferrous scrap shipments to US steel mills and …

Global steel ouptut down in July London, 22 August (Argus) — Global crude steel production fell slightly in July after two months of steeper declines, World Steel Association data shows. …

US Steelmakers bullish on near term in 2Q Houston, 22 August (Argus) — US steelmakers were generally bullish about future demand during their second quarter earnings reports, but added that …

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Australia's MinRes to up Onslow FY26 iron ore exports Sydney, 28 August (Argus) — Australian iron ore producer Mineral Resources (MinRes) will ramp up its Onslow iron ore project to …

Printer friendly Japanese scrap exports increase in July 28 Aug 2025 09:03 (+01:00 GMT) Japanese scrap exports increase in July Shanghai, 28 August (Argus) — Japanese ferrous scrap exports rebounded …

S Korea's LGES, Vietnam's Kim Long sign NCM battery MoU Singapore, 29 August (Argus) — South Korean top battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a memorandum of understanding …

Mura to build plastic recycling plant in Singapore Singapore, 29 August (Argus) — UK-based recycler Mura Technology will build a 50,000 t/yr plastic recycling facility in Singapore, according to a …

Japan's domestic car output falls in July Tokyo, 29 August (Argus) — Japan's domestic car output fell on the year in July, partially driven by reduced exports to the US …

Australia's Lynas raises $490mn for RE expansion Sydney, 29 August (Argus) — Australian metal producer Lynas Rare Earths has raised A$750mn ($490mn) via share sales to ramp up and expand …

EIA delays some reports after staffing cuts Washington, 28 August (Argus) — The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has delayed the publication of a handful of reports and is proposing …

Canada's Trans Mountain runs at 79pc capacity in 2Q Calgary, 28 August (Argus) — The 890,000 b/d Trans Mountain pipeline system moving crude from Alberta to the Pacific coast was …

Brazil antidumping duties to disrupt PE markets Houston, 28 August (Argus) — Brazilian trade regulators' decision to impose provisional antidumping duties on polyethylene (PE) resin imports from the US and …

Trump administration dismisses rail regulator Houston, 28 August (Argus) — The administration of President Donald Trump dismissed a Democratic member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the US rail regulator …

EU details zero-tariff offer for US products Brussels, 28 August (Argus) — The European Commission today released proposals to grant zero tariffs for certain US products. The offer is in …

Brazil imposes PE duties on US, Canada Sao Paulo, 28 August (Argus) — Brazil's foreign trade council, Gecex/Camex has confirmed provisional antidumping duties on polyethylene (PE) resin imports from the …

Oil majors renewed exploration appetite: Correction Corrects timeline for well drilling plans in third paragraph after clarification from the company. Story originally published on 25 August. New York, 28 August …

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CSX prefers alliances over rail mergers Houston, 28 August (Argus) — Eastern US railroad CSX is open to more industry partnerships, including with Canadian carriers, after sealing a venture with …

E3 to reinstate nuclear sanctions against Iran London, 28 August (Argus) — The E3 group of European nations has given notice that they will reinstate sanctions against Iran for what …

France faces challenge to export 2025-26 wheat crop Paris, 28 August (Argus) — Argus expects France to export 8mn t of wheat to countries outside the EU in the 2025-26 …

Nigeria's Dangote to build urea plant in Ethiopia London, 28 August (Argus) — Ethiopia to build 3mn t/year urea plant Nigeria's Dangote Group and the government of Ethiopia have signed …

Argus lifts Russia's wheat output estimate to 86.1mn t London, 27 August (Argus) — Argus revised up its wheat production estimate for Russia's 2025-26 crop to 86.1mn t from 84.8mn …

Australia's Qantas reports lower FY2024-25 fuel costs Sydney, 28 August (Argus) — Australian carrier Qantas Airways reported lower fuel costs and higher fuel consumption for its July 2024-June 2025 fiscal …

Australia's IGO, Tianqi in talks over lithium refinery Sydney, 28 August (Argus) — Australian lithium producer IGO is in talks with Chinese firm Tianqi Lithium over the future of its …

S Korean cracker cuts alarm Asian petchem producers Singapore, 20 August (Argus) — The latest round of planned cuts to South Korean cracker capacity has sparked alarm among other Asian …

Middle East gasoline market braces for tight supply Singapore, 28 August (Argus) — A heavy refinery turnaround season in the Mideast Gulf is expected to exacerbate an already tight gasoline …

Brazil's methane emissions rise 6pc: Study Sao Paulo, 27 August (Argus) — Brazil emitted 21.1mn metric tonnes (t) of methane (CH4) in 2023, up by 6pc from 2020, according to …

Canada not prioritizing TMX capacity increases Calgary, 27 August (Argus) — A further expansion of the 890,000 b/d Trans Mountain oil pipeline system to Canada's west coast is unlikely to …

US phosphate market divided over fall demand outlook Houston, 27 August (Argus) — As the beginning of September draws near, US phosphate market participants are divided over how much demand …

Mexico trade balance swings to narrow July deficit Mexico City, 27 August (Argus) — Mexico's trade balance swung to a narrow deficit in July from a surplus the prior month, …

Germany sets up international climate policy department Berlin, 27 August (Argus) — Germany's environment and climate ministry will regain principal responsibility for international climate policy matters under a dedicated department, …

Some Brazil transition projects pose Amazon risk: Study Sao Paulo, 27 August (Argus) — Some Brazilian projects aimed at advancing the energy transition are harming areas destined for forest preservation …

EU holds line on car CO2 goals ahead of US talks Brussels, 26 August (Argus) — The EU remains committed to the "ultimate objectives" of its car standards regulation, the …

HRC exports to EU soar in June London, 27 August (Argus) — Third countries exported more hot-rolled coil (HRC) to the EU in June than any other month of this …

South Africa on track for strong corn harvest London, 27 August (Argus) — South African farmers are harvesting a large corn crop this year, boosting expectations of fertilizer demand in …

Net zero banking body eyes shift from member alliance London, 27 August (Argus) — The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) has proposed to move the organisation from a "membership-based alliance" …

Oil majors signal renewed appetite for exploration New York, 25 August (Argus) — Exploration is back on the agenda after a relative lull, with oil majors redoubling their efforts in …

Fuel demand rises in Germany, imports drop Hamburg, 25 August (Argus) — German heating oil, diesel and E5 gasoline demand has risen so far in August despite wide variation in …

Oil futures: WTI falls with Iranian sanctions talks Calgary, 26 August (Argus) — WTI crude futures fell today as Iran met with western countries to discuss sanctions and questions are …