UPDATE: Sintering operation curbs in Tangshan extend

Integrated steel producers in Tangshan, China's top steelmaking hub in North China's Hebei province, are expected to continue restricting their sintering operations in early July as local air quality remains poor, Mysteel Global learned from sources.

These steel mills had been ordered to halt 30% of their sintering machines during June 21-30 to alleviate air pollution, as reported. Some of the mills have lately received notifications from local authorities again to continue running their sintering machines at 70% of their full capacity, sources said. It has