Accordingly, on May 28, the Australian Federal Foreign Investment Commission (FIRB) approved the contract to buy 100% of the shares of the Roper Valley iron ore mine project of the Australian subsidiary of Hoa Phat Group. . Roper Valley iron ore mine has estimated reserves of 320 million tons. After the transaction is completed, Hoa Phat is the owner of the Roper Valley iron ore project with an estimated reserve of 320 million tons and a mining capacity of 4 million tons/year. Hoa Phat said that the group will continue to research to invest in buying some new iron mines in Australia, in order to ensure a long-term supply of at least 50% of the Group’s iron ore demand (equivalent to 10 million tons of iron ore). /year). Besides, the raw material that constitutes up to 30% of the steel price is coking coal, which is currently imported by Hoa Phat from Australia – the world’s largest coking coal supplier market. The Group is studying to buy a few Australian coking coal mines in the future to gradually become self-sufficient in this important production material. Talking to Dat Viet, metallurgical expert – Prof. Dr. Pham Pho assessed, this step of Hoa Phat is very wise, helping businesses to proactively source raw materials in a stable and long-term way. According to him, normally Australia rarely sells the whole mine, but now, due to political and trade tensions with China, Beijing has limited the purchase of iron ore from Canberra, on condition that Australia sells the whole ore mine to Vietnam. should be easier without raising prices. Roper Valley iron ore mine has estimated reserves of 320 million tons. Photo: Hoa Phat “With this step, Hoa Phat can take the initiative in the source of raw materials, only have to worry about exploitation and transportation. Enterprises must send people to supervise and operate, along with a team of workers in your country to exploit. Most of Vietnam’s steel mills rely on scrap iron for production. However, the current scrap iron and steel is limited, the price has increased, the quality is poor, not to mention the difficulty in transportation. It can be said that enterprises producing steel by electric furnace technology, using scrap iron will face many difficulties in the future. Therefore, this step of Hoa Phat is very important,” said Professor Pho. The expert also highly appreciated Hoa Phat’s plan to buy coking coal mine. However, he also noted, buying coal mines to produce coke is very difficult, the production process of coke costs a lot of money. Therefore, it is often easier for a business to cooperate with a partner in Australia than to be completely self-sufficient. “Of course, businesses choose depending on specific conditions to produce coke. To produce coke, it is necessary to use fat coal, not coal. The carbon content in it is high and contains a certain amount of oil. When heated, , the amount of oil evaporates, leaving pores. These pores will make the air flow, not clogged and it will provide fuel continuously. If the business can buy ore mines, and at the same time associate with partners in Australia to produce coke, it is very good. This depends on the operating ability of the business, if you want to produce cups, you must have good experts, and ore is simple – just dig, treat and bring back. If the direction of the business is to buy coke mines, then transporting coke to Vietnam, coking production in Vietnam is better and also simpler, because the production process of coking coal has many other products. For example, when coking, the gas that rises contains a lot of fuel, in which CO is very high, gives high value of electricity, provides for the process of electricity production, boiler heating…”, Prof. TSKH Pham Analysis Street. He also noted that producing steel from ore has a more complicated process than producing steel from scrap (iron scrap) and is also cheaper. The quality of steel depends on the manufacturing process. Even scrap steel wants to produce good steel, it must be carefully selected and classified. Currently, scrap steel in the world is still small, with many impurities. When buying, manufacturing enterprises must carefully select and classify, which costs a lot of money. Regarding the problem of environmental pollution treatment, Professor Pho said that blast furnaces are more complicated than electric furnaces that use scrap iron and steel. When the blast furnace emits gas, it is necessary to invest in equipment to recover coal dust for reuse. Similarly, the exhaust gas contains a lot of CO, which if left to fly into the environment is very toxic, so it must be recovered to put back to burn in electric furnaces or furnaces. This does not mean that electric furnaces do not have to deal with environmental pollution. The electric furnace itself must also be equipped with equipment to capture waste gas, coal dust and filter. Because technology and equipment to deal with environmental pollution are very expensive, according to Prof. Pho, it is important whether steel factories are willing to invest or not.

Vung Ang squid (Ky Loi commune, Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province) is a famous and delicious dish. Squid dancing in Ha Tinh was fished by skilled craftsmen at night and sold to the owners. Each kilogram of squid is sold for between 700 million and 1 million, but still sold out. Squid dance is also known as squid swimming, living so jumping crunchy and blinking (Photo: Thien Luong) Squid can process many different dishes such as boiled, steamed, salad, grilled, fried … but simply and keep the crisp, sweet taste of the squid is to let the whole thing clean, put in a pot to boil a few minutes picked out immediately. The indispensable spice when eaten is mustard or ginger fish sauce, guise leaves … Ca Mau crab specialty increased in record prices On the days near the holidays April 30 – May 1, the price of Ca Mau crab increased quite high, especially crab crab. As noted by the reporter Dan Tri newspaper, crab crabs cost up to 800,000 VND / kg (400 grams or more), while brick crabs from 300 grams to less than 400 grams cost 750,000 VND / kg. Compared to normal days, this price increases from 150,000 VND to 300,000 VND / kg (depending on type). Some other types of crab meat such as crab y, square bib … currently cost about 300,000 VND / kg or more. This price also increases by around 50,000 VND / kg. The reason for the sharp increase in the price of crabs is that the demand for sea crabs to be bought as gifts, food … increases on the next 30/4 – 1/5 holidays. Specialty fish face demon to Hanoi price 2-3 million / kg According to GiadinhNet, the demon face fish is known to be a very ugly fish with very hard scales, rough, rough look, the same color as dead coral reefs. This fish is called the super-poisonous god on the ocean floor because it is one of the most unique fish species in the world. On the back of the demon face fish there are 13 dorsal fins containing strong toxins. Devil’s face fish (Photo: GiadinhNet) Although possessing an extremely ugly and scary shape, this fish brings a huge source of nutrition to humans. In Vietnam, visitors can enjoy this fish in the Nha Trang, Phu Yen, Binh Thuan tours … The price of a demon face fish, weighing 1.2-3kg in Hanoi fluctuates. from 3-9 million VND, many times more expensive than other high-end seafood. Gas prices plummeted From 7:30 a.m. on May 1, gas prices decreased from VND 1,583-1,604 / kg (VAT included), equivalent to VND 19,000 / bottle (12kg). Retail gas price ranges from 361,000 to 384,000 VND / 12kg cylinder; 1,439,000 VND / 45kg bottle and 1,599,000 VND / 50kg bottle. The reason for the decrease in gas prices is that the average world gas price in May 2021 decreased by 60 USD / ton compared to April 2021. From the beginning of the year until now, this is the second month that the gas price has cooled down with a total reduction of nearly 40,000 VND / 12 kg cylinder. Diamond vegetables expensive, out of stock Recently, diamond vegetables, also known as snowflake vegetables, suddenly appeared in Hanoi, and were actively bought by people. This vegetable has thick leaves, the leaves and stems have many sparkling seeds like white snowflakes. Notably, the price of this vegetable is not cheap, up to 150,000 VND / kg, but still makes many curious people want to enjoy it once. Diamond vegetables have a fresh, crunchy taste, mild salty taste, soft and juicy leaves and can be eaten raw, so they are popular with customers. Snowflakes (diamond vegetables) make many women curious to buy. According to Ms. Le Thi Duyen in Khuong Mai (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi), snowflake vegetables come from the desert regions of South Africa. They also have another name as diamond vegetable to see the rarity and rarity of this vegetable. However, in recent years, vegetables have been imported to Vietnam and grown by a number of gardeners in Dalat to supply to the market. Quang Ngai chili, onions dropped at a record price According to Zing, traders currently buy chili in Tu Nghia district (Quang Ngai) for only 10,000 VND for 3 kg of chili fruit, the lowest price ever. Chili prices continuously dropped, causing thousands of Quang Ngai farmers to face many difficulties. Chili sold not enough to pay for labor, many farmers in Nghia Thuong commune, Tu Nghia district neglect the ripe chili in the field. In a similar situation, onions growers in Binh Dinh also struggled because onions fell at record prices. Dan Tri newspaper said that the current price of purple onion and pilgrimage in Binh Dinh ranges from 5,000-10,000 VND / kg but still cannot be sold. Meanwhile, in some years, the dry pilgrimage was sold by people for 60,000 VND / kg. The local government plans to “rescue” onions to help farmers. House prices rose sharply due to record high prices of sand and steel According to VTV, the price of construction steel is currently about 18,700-18,800 VND / kg. This price level is 40% higher than that of the end of the third quarter of 2020. Construction contractors nationwide are facing the risk of losing all construction profits, even bankruptcy due to the sudden increase in steel prices. In the face of record high steel prices, condominiums offered to the market are facing the risk of price increases, which have a significant impact on consumers. Currently, the price of construction steel is about 18,700-18,800 VND / kg. (Photo: NLF) Meanwhile, since the Lunar New Year, the price of sand in the West has increased dramatically. Specifically, according to Dan Tri Newspaper, the price of filling sand (good grade) that businesses sell at the yard is from 180,000-200,000 VND / m3, car-building sand is 280,000 VND / m3, sand poured concrete 320,000 VND / m3. The high sand price has caused many projects and works to be delayed. Many businesses have won the bid “cried” because of the price of sand. Pork prices fall, poultry meat is likely to increase According to the General Statistics Office, pork prices in April fell 1.75% from the previous month. The price of live pigs in many localities across the country has cooled down, ranging from 70,000-73,000 VND / kg. Pork prices are low, in the range of 60,000-165,000 VND / kg. The price of pork decreased due to the control of African swine fever, and the guaranteed supply of pork. Accordingly, the price of roast meat, sausages, rolls in April also decreased by 0.46% over the previous month. In April, prices of chicken and eggs of all kinds decreased by 0.22% and 1.2%, respectively, compared to the previous month due to plentiful supplies. However, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, from May onwards, the supply of poultry meat will be in short supply if the farmer continues to leave the barn and not re-herd. If farmers do not maintain the current scale, the risk of lack of chicken products in the second quarter and third quarter of this year. Plum rice cheap as for, equal to 1/3 cup of iced tea Currently, plums growing points in Chieng Co commune, Chieng Ngan, … (Son La city) are in the harvest season and very wrong. But compared to every year at this time, the price of plum rice this year is surprisingly cheap when it does not exceed 5,000 VND / kg, even plum growers have to sell for 1,000 VND / kg to avoid waste. The price of plums falling on the carpet is partly due to the lack of time to harvest the ripe fruit. Another reason is that the plum this year is very wrong, so the yield has also increased significantly. Plum growing households are spontaneous, no traders or businesses stand out to buy. Moreover, the price of plums plummeted down due to the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, the consumption was also slow, and the purchasing power was weaker. Hanh Nguyen (Synthetic)

Steel prices today April 15, many brands suddenly increased their selling prices.

Steel prices in the North

Today April 15, with Hoa Phat steel brand, the price for CB240 steel coil is at 15,890 VND / kg. D10 CB300 steel is currently priced at 16,080 VND / kg.

Vietnam Italy steel brand name today has not changed, CB240 coil is currently priced at 16,040 VND / kg, while D10 CB300 steel increased 300 VND from 15,690 VND / kg (price April 13) to 15,990 VND. / kg.

With Viet Duc Steel (Viet Duc Steel Joint Stock Company) the current price of 2 products is 16,140 VND / kg (with rolled steel CB240) and 16,020 VND / kg (D10 CB300 steel). From March 13 to the present, the company’s steel price has increased by more than 1,000 dong, the highest price in a month.

Kyoei steel factory price remains stable for the 5th consecutive day, with CB240 coil currently priced at VND 15,690 / kg and rebar D10 CB300 currently at VND 15,790 / kg.

Thai Nguyen Steel Company in the evening of April 14 suddenly adjusted to increase prices, currently with 2 CB240 steel coil products, the price is 16,800 VND / kg; also with D10 CB300 steel at the price of 16,240 VND / kg (both products increased by 300 VND).

US steel shows price stability for 12 consecutive days. Currently, the price of rolled steel CB240 is 15,340 VND / kg, while rebar D10 CB300 is at 15,410 VND / kg.

Thus, today, the price of rolled steel CB240 ranges from 15,340 VND / kg to 16,800 VND / kg; while rebar D10 CB300 steel costs from 15,410 VND / kg to 16,240 VND / kg.

Steel prices in the Central region

Hoa Phat Construction Steel has updated its new selling price, slightly decreasing 2 of its steel products. Specifically, the line CB240 steel coil is priced at 15,790 VND / kg; with D10 CB300 steel is currently priced at 15,840 VND / kg.

Viet Duc Steel Joint Stock Company today continues to stabilize prices for the 5th consecutive day (from April 10 to April 15), currently 2 products of CB240 steel and D10 CB300 steel are priced at VND 15,740 / kg.

Pomina Steel, after a strong price increase, continues to stabilize for many consecutive days, unexpectedly increases the price, currently with rolled steel products CB240 is priced at 16,500 VND / kg (an increase of 410 VND); with D10 CB300 steel at 16,600 dong / kg (up 360 dong).

Thus, the price of steel in the Central region with the price of rolled steel CB240 is fluctuating at VND 15,740 / kg to VND 16,500 / kg; with rebar D10 CB300 steel is maintaining the price from 15,740 VND / kg to 16,600 VND / kg.

Steel prices in the South

With the Hoa Phat brand, in the Southern market, the price of its products continues to be adjusted. With rolled steel CB240 is priced at 15,790 VND / kg; and rebar D10 CB300 rebar is at 15,840 VND / kg.

The Pomina brand has a price increase adjustment. With rolled steel CB240 and D10 CB300 steel, the prices are 16,390 VND / kg and 16,500 VND / kg, respectively.

Southern steel brand increased selling price, exceeding 16,000 VND / kg. With rolled steel products CB240 has a price of 16,190 VND / kg; while with rebar D10 CB300 steel is 16,090 VND / kg.

Tung Ho steel factory has also raised selling prices. With rolled steel CB240 is at 16,190 VND / kg, while rebar D10 CB300 price is 15,940 VND / kg.

It can be seen that, in the Southern market today, apart from the steel giant Hoa Phat adjusting and lowering the price, other brands are raising the price of their steel products.

On the Shanghai Exchange

Steel price today delivered in October 2021 on the Shanghai Exchange increased by 6 yuan to 5,137 yuan / ton at the time of the survey at 9:45 (Vietnam time).

On Tuesday (April 14), iron ore futures prices in China rose for the third consecutive session, closing at the highest level on record in the past five weeks, Reuters reported.