Vale expects iron ore pellet output to reach 49 million tonnes in 2020.

ArcelorMittal has decided to temporarily idle operations of its blast furnace (BF) and steel plant in Krakow, Poland.

Operating income of $0.3bn in 3Q 2019 as compared to an operating loss of $0.2bn in 2Q 2019.

Third-quarter 2019 net sales of USD 384 million were 16% lower compared with the third quarter of 2018.

The third quarter net profits of Erdemir and Kardemir were down 41% and 18% respectively.

The outlook is based on seasonality, the gradual and safe return of operations.

Elkem’s result for the third quarter of 2019 was relatively strong given the challenging market conditions.

The company's statement did not disclose the tonnage of production idled in the latest round of ferrosilicon and silicon cuts.