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Bloomberg reported that US Steel is using the tactic of promoting safety in using steel in autos to consumers, as automakers aggressively seek alternative materials.
Bloomberg reported that North American car makers are looking to make their cars more energy efficient by tripling their use of thinner, stronger steel by 2025.
Platts reported that spot export offers for Chinese magnesium ingot on a FOB basis remained held steady with the Lunar New Year holiday making for thin physical trades
China Armco Metals, Inc. (NYSE:CNAM) announced that their subsidiary Armco (Lianyungang) Renewable Metals, Inc. has been certified as a Demonstration Base for Steel Scrap Processing and Distribution by the China Steel Scrap Industrial Associations, which could promise a significant tax refund.
CD International Enterprises, Inc. (OTCQB:CDII) announced that its International Magnesium Group subsidiary has four new magnesium customer orders for the first quarter of 2013.