Tag: Eurofer
European steel production at stake
EUROFER has reported that poorly implemented climate policy, raw materials prices and protectionism are jeopardizing the steel value chain in Europe.
EU urged to examine iron ore pricing
On 31 March 2010 European steel makers urged the European Union (EU) antitrust regulator to examine iron ore pricing for possible anti-competitive practices.
European steel industry outraged
The announcement by the iron ore industry to massively increase iron ore prices by 80 to 90% compared to today’s price levels for fines and even more for lump and pellets has outraged the European steel industry.
First green shoots of recovery
According to Eurofer’s quarter 1-2010 report on the Economic and Steel Market Outlook, 2010-2011 signals that economic momentum in the EU economy should gradually gain further strength this year.
ACEI opposes further EU climate change increase
The Alliance for a Competitive European Industry (ACEI), has expressed that the voice of European manufacturing companies with a combined EUR 5 trillion turnover a year and employing 23 million people, is united in opposing any further increase of the EU climate change objective beyond -20% until other major economies have also made substantial and binding commitments.
EUROFER publishes Manifesto
The European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries (EUROFER) has published a Manifesto of the European steel industry for the European Commission 2010-2014.
EUROFER disappointed by Copenhagen deal
"The Copenhagen deal is a disappointment. We had hoped that an agreement in Copenhagen would have resulted in a global level playing field between industrial competitors worldwide", said EUROFER director general Gordon Moffat.
EUROFER concerned over BHP and Rio Tinto JV
The European steel industry has recently restated its strong reservations against the joint venture of the iron ore companies BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, which now has been signed by the two mining giants.
EU steel market in slow motion
Eurofer’s October report on the Economic and Steel Market Outlook 2009-2011 shows that the EU economy most likely turned the corner during the 3rd quarter of 2009.
