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Imported coal usage increasing at power plants Scarce natural gas supplies support imports Thermal coal imports may touch 19 mnt by 2026 Morning Brief: In the midst of its escalating energy demand, Bangladesh has witnessed a significant 44% y-o-y increase in...
Bangladesh has emerged as one of the top three importers of ferrous scrap in South Asia. Over the last three years (2021-2023), bulk scrap imports have grown from 60% to 67% of the country’s total imports. Overall bulk scrap imports...
Eased LC issues help Bangladesh secure vessels Prices of both containers, tankers fall y-o-y Indian prices may increase amid scant inventory Morning Brief: The global ship-breaking market remained in deep waters in 2023. Total tonnage sunk 13% to 2.8 million light...
Chattogram, Matarbari to ease congestion, boost scrap imports Mills eye production increase to feed additional demand Urbanisation, improved global scenario to support mills Morning Brief: Bangladesh, a key South Asian country, is set to see an increase in steel demand in...
Over 60% of auctioned blocks in Odisha, Karnataka since the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 Average auction premium at over 100% Production to increase as many auctioned mines may come onstream Around 100 iron ore mine blocks have been successfully auctioned...