SMM Research: Continuous News of Blast Furnace Resumption, How Will th

Published: Mar 21, 2024 17:49

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SMM Research: Continuous News of Blast Furnace Resumption, How Will the Future Iron Increase? According to the summary table of blast furnace maintenance, only 4 blast furnaces in Shaanxi are under maintenance, with an impact on pig iron production of 13,900 tons. Two blast furnaces will resume production at the end of the month, but they are relatively small and will not contribute significantly to increased pig iron production. The resumption of production for the other two blast furnaces will depend on the financial performance of the companies, and the specific timing is not yet determined. In Shanxi, there are more blast furnaces under maintenance, with a total of 17 blast furnaces of various sizes currently in a state of shutdown for maintenance. Additionally, 5 steel mills are in a complete shutdown status, and the resumption of production is progressing slowly. Overall, the resumption of most blast furnaces in Shanxi is tentatively scheduled for...

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