https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/latest-metals-headlinesMetals & Mininghttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/052226-infographic-chinas-property-slowdown-continues-to-drag-down-rebar-marketChina's prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on long steel demand in April, with new home construction starts falling sharply year over year. Mill sources and analysts at S&P Global Energy CERA said in the week of May 22 that the decline in construction steel consumption could persist through 2027, although the pace should gradually slow. According to the latest data from China'sMetals & Mining, Ferrous2026-05-22T13:30:39Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/052026-gulf-aluminum-output-at-62-of-prewar-level-global-growth-stalls-iaiPrimary aluminum production by the Gulf countries in April fell to 62% of its prewar daily rate, the International Aluminium Institute, which represents the global aluminum industry, said in a May 20 statement. Preliminary production data from the Gulf region shows its daily aluminum output fell to 10,989 metric tons in April, a 26.7% decline from 15,000 mt/day in March, and down 38% from theMetals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-05-20T15:00:21Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/052026-eu-remains-on-track-for-2030-critical-raw-materials-goals-ec-deputy-dgThe EU remains on track to meet its 2030 targets for securing critical raw materials, despite significant implementation challenges ahead, a senior EU official said May 20. The remarks come as the EU implements the Critical Raw Materials Act, adopted in 2024, to strengthen the continent's supply chains and reduce reliance on imports from third countries. The Act sets ambitious 2030 targets forMetals & Mining, Non-Ferrous2026-05-20T13:54:32Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/052026-european-parliament-backs-trade-pact-with-us-steel-derivative-curbsThe European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement May 20 on two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement that includes a sunset clause expiring by the end of 2029 and provisions allowing Brussels to suspend tariff preferences if Washington maintains high duties on steel and aluminum derivatives. The agreement strengthensMetals & Mining, Ferrous, Non-Ferrous2026-05-20T10:22:45Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/metals/051926-eu-lawmakers-approve-tighter-steel-import-curbs-to-counter-global-overcapacityThe European Parliament approved May 19 the new steel safeguard measures that will slash tariff-free import volumes by nearly half and double customs duties on excess shipments, as the bloc moves to shield its domestic industry from a global steel surplus ahead of the expiration of current protections in June. The new regulation, which had already been agreed between the parliament and councilMetals & Mining, Ferrous2026-05-19T13:51:52Z