Steel News

ANDRITZ Tapped for Combi-Line Furnace in Turkey

08 November 2024 - International technology group ANDRITZ announced today it was selected by Turkey’s Borçelik to provide a combi-line furnace for a new continuous galvanizing and annealing line to produce automotive material.

With Election Settled, Nippon Steel Hopes to Close U. S. Steel Deal

07 November 2024 - Despite president-elect Donald Trump’s promises to block the United States Steel Corporation acquisition, Nippon Steel Corp. executives are hoping they can close the deal before the end of the year.

Salzgitter Receives Potential Takeover Bid

06 November 2024 - Salzgitter will weigh a potential takeover offer from a major shareholder and a partner, the German steelmaker has said.

Nucor Sets New World Record for Cold DRI Production

06 November 2024 - Nucor Corp.’s Louisiana direct reduction plant produced a record-shattering 330.3 tons per hour of cold direct reduced iron (CDRI) in August 2024, according to one of the mill’s equipment suppliers.

Shougang Selects Danieli EAF Technology for Automotive Exposed Grades

05 November 2024 - China’s Shougang has awarded Danieli a contract for a 160-ton ZERO BUCKET® electric arc furnace, which will be used to produce automotive exposed grades, Danieli announced.

Cleveland-Cliffs Closes Deal to Acquire Stelco

04 November 2024 - Cleveland-Cliffs has closed its acquisition of flat-rolled producer Stelco, finalizing a deal that gives Cliffs a manufacturing presence in Canada.

thyssenkrupp On Target With Conversion of Casting and Rolling Plant at Duisburg

04 November 2024 - thyssenkrupp Steel Europe last week announced its casting and rolling line at its Duisburg, Germany, facility was taken out of operation and will be replaced by a state-of-the-art continuous casting line and a modernized hot strip mill.

AM/NS India Plans for 17.8-Million-Metric-Ton Integrated Mill

04 November 2024 - AM/NS India, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, plans to build an integrated steel mill in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, The Economic Times of India reports.

Primetals Technologies Receives Final Acceptance Certificate on Feralpi Billet Caster

04 November 2024 - Italian steel producer Feralpi Siderurgica (part of Feralpi Group) has granted the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to Primetals Technologies for a revamp of its 6-strand billet caster at its steel plant in Lonato del Garda, Italy, according to Primetals Technologies.

Grupo Simec Mill Closed Following Fatal Explosion

31 October 2024 - At least 12 people were killed and another was injured Wednesday in an explosion at a Mexican steel mill, according to The Wall Street Journal.

EMSTEEL Starts Green Hydrogen Steelmaking Demonstration

31 October 2024 - UAE steelmaker EMSTEEL and an energy partner have started up a pilot project intended to demonstrate the use of green hydrogen to produce green steel.

HWI Announces New Missouri Facility

31 October 2024 - Refractories manufacturer HWI will close its Minerva, Ohio, facility next year and replace it with a state-of-the-art facility to be built in Missouri.

Steel Dynamics Recognized by U.S. EPA

30 October 2024 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has received a ranking from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Green Power Partnership after recently joining the program, the company has said.

Cleveland-Cliffs Receives Regulatory Clearance for Stelco Acquisition

30 October 2024 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. said it expects to close its acquisition of Canada’s Stelco on Friday after clearing its final regulatory hurdle.

JSW Steel, POSCO to Explore Building Integrated Mill in India

29 October 2024 - JSW Group and POSCO have signed a framework agreement that could lead to the development of a 5-million-metric-ton integrated mill in India along with investments in battery materials and renewable energy.

British Steel Launches Pilot Carbon Capture Project

28 October 2024 - British Steel has initiated a pilot-scale carbon capture project at its Scunthorpe plant, the company has announced.

Nucor Progresses on West Virginia Sheet Mill

28 October 2024 - Nucor has set some of the first pieces of equipment at its new West Virginia sheet mill as it eyes a late 2026 start, reports The (Wheeling, W.Va.) Intelligencer.

Zekelman Industries Files Trade Lawsuit Against Mexico

24 October 2024 - Pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries is suing Mexico, contending that the country is violating trade agreements and dumping steel on the U.S. market.

Primetals Technologies Tapped for Substation Build

24 October 2024 - Primetals Technologies has been contracted to build an electrical substation for Saarstahl’s plant in Völklingen, Germany.

Nucor Signs SMS group for Steckel Mill Revamp

23 October 2024 - Nucor Corp. has contracted SMS group to modernize its Tuscaloosa, Ala., mill, USA, SMS group has announced.