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Anastasia Kononenko

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Economics from Oles Honchar National University in Ukraine. I have 15 years of experience in the steel media industry, including the past seven years at SteelOrbis, where I lead the Market Intelligence team responsible for coordinating coverage of Asian steel and raw material markets. My areas of expertise also include global markets for billet, slabs, pig iron and HBI, with a focus on market analysis and industry trends.

 
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China’s steel export licensing seen as administrative move, non-VAT business most affected

Russian billet exporters’ rebound hopes fade, extras only for prompt shipment

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 16, 2025

Ex-Australia coking coal prices seem to have hit temporary ceiling

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - December 16, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 15, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China - December 15, 2025 

Global BPI market assesses new CBAM benchmarks in Europe, ex-Brazil prices up

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 12, 2025

Global View on Billet: Slight corrections in prices and mood due to weaker Asia, halt in scrap support

Free Ex-Russia BPI prices roll back with no support from major buyers, only low bids

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 12, 2025 

Ex-Australia coking coal price hits new high amid Indian demand support

SE Asia’s import billet market inactive as bids still far below offers after softening

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 11, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 10, 2025

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 9, 2025

Ex-Asia billet prices corrected down after declines in Chinese futures

Additional import billet bookings disclosed in Turkish market

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 9, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 8, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 8, 2025 

Global View on Billet: Prices rise gradually everywhere, though demand reduced

HBI prices firm amid shortage in global market

Ex-Brazil BPI trading improves with new sales to US

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 5, 2025

Ex-Russia BPI suppliers target higher prices amid scrap gains

Sanctioned suppliers sell billet in Southeast Asia as ex-China offers too high

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 5, 2025 

SE Asia’s import billet market slowly adjusts to higher prices

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 4, 2025 

Ex-Australia coking coal rises further amid higher demand, limited supply

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 3, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 3, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 2, 2025

Ex-Asia billet offers increase further, trading slows after last week’s deals

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 2, 2025 

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – December 1, 2025 

Ex-Asia slab prices mainly stable over past fortnight, but sellers increase pressure

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - December 1, 2025

Ex-Brazil BPI prices improve slowly, but mood still cautious amid limited trade

Global View on Billet: Trading improves with firm pricing seen in major outlets

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - November 28, 2025

Ex-Russia BPI prices increase indicatively amid stronger scrap

Ex-Asia billet sales accelerate as decline not expected anytime soon

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – November 28, 2025 

Southeast Asian billet market lacks cheap offers

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – November 27, 2025 

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – November 26, 2025 

Free MEIS: Asian steel exports to be impacted more by safeguard measures than CBAM


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