Iraq’s Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khalid Battal Al-Najm, inaugurated the launch of two major industrial projects in Basra on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, marking a key step in bolstering industrial growth in the country’s economic capital. The move focuses on the government’s commitment to expanding Iraq’s industrial base and driving economic development in the […]
South Africa-based Sneaker LAB, a brand specializing in sustainable sneaker care products, has officially entered the Indian market with a new campaign fronted by former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. The campaign aims to capitalize on the growing sneaker culture in India, coupled with an increasing consumer focus on sustainable fashion and product care. […]
Recover™, a global leader in sustainable materials science and a large-scale producer of high-quality recycled cotton fibre and blends, has announced a strategic joint venture with Intradeco, a vertically integrated textile manufacturer and major player in the global apparel sector. This partnership is set to transform textile production in the Western Hemisphere by scaling the […]
Turkey’s iron ore imports fell 17.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 [1], totaling 2.09 million metric tons, as crude steel production slowed. The value of these imports also declined 35.4% to $228.52 million, reflecting weaker demand. In March alone, Turkey imported 951,292 metric tons of iron ore, marking a 176.6% increase from February […]
Iranian billet export prices [1] have remained stable at $410-420 per tonne FOB for standard grades, as weak demand continues to weigh on the market. Buyers in the United Arab Emirates and Oman are exercising caution, citing concerns about the risk associated with Iranian supply due to potential non-compliance with ECAS certification, a key requirement […]
