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China Takes a New Tack on Air Pollution Reduction
23 July 2018 - China plans to set varying production cuts among its steel mills as it adopts a more tailored approach to reducing air pollution, reports the Reuters news service.
USW Kicks Off Contract Negotiations with U. S. Steel, ArcelorMittal
11 July 2018 - The United Steelworkers union has opened labor negotiations with United States Steel Corporation and ArcelorMittal USA, beginning the work to replace contracts that expire 1 September.
Adjusting Strategy, JSW Steel Goes on the Hunt for Niche Producers
11 July 2018 - Having lost the bidding for several distressed assets, India’s JSW Steel is adjusting its acquisitions strategy and will look for smaller, niche producers, according to the Reuters news service.
SeAH Returns Upgraded Converter to Service
11 July 2018 - South Korean stainless producer SěAH CSS has completed upgrades to the 100-ton converter at its Changwon mill, according to the contractor on the project.
Primetals Technologies Receives Final OK on German Furnace Improvements
10 July 2018 - German stainless and nickel alloy producer BGH Edelstahlwerke GmbH has signed the final acceptance certificate on upgrades to an electric arc furnace, according to the equipment supplier on the project.
Turkish SBQ Mill Plans Caster Upgrade
06 July 2018 - Turkey’s Diler Demir Celik has awarded a contract to Danieli for upgrades to a 19-year-old caster at its Dilovasi special bar quality plant near Istanbul.
Spanish Steelmaker Turns to MORE for Automated EAF Solution
06 July 2018 - Italian electric arc furnace equipment maker MORE has received orders for two of its automatic taphole filling and inspection systems.
Fives Bags Orders for Chinese Cold Mills
06 July 2018 - Equipment manufacturer Fives has won separate contracts for cold rolling mills from two Chinese mills, the company has said.
thyssenkrupp CEO Tenders Resignation
05 July 2018 - Just days after signing an agreement that will combine the European steelmaking operations of India’s Tata Steel and Germany’s thyssenkrupp, thyssenkrupp chief executive Heinrich Hiesinger has asked to step down.
Bristol Metals Finalizes Purchase of Galvanized Tube Business
05 July 2018 - Bristol Metals LLC has closed on its acquisition of Marcegaglia USA’s galvanized tube business, the company has announced.
Chinese Province Promises More Capacity Reductions
05 July 2018 - In a bid to reduce air pollution, China’s industrialized Hebei province said it plans to cut 40 million metric tons of blast furnace capacity over the next two years, reports the Reuters news service.
Big River Decides to Expand Arkansas Mill, Considers Additional Automotive Sheet Investment
02 July 2018 - Big River Steel has decided to double down on its investment in Arkansas and expand its existing facility to 3.3 million tons annually. Meanwhile, it separately is considering whether to build an advanced coating line, the company has announced.
Tata, thyssenkrupp Shake Hands on European Joint Venture
02 July 2018 - After more than two years of negotiations, India’s Tata Steel and Germany’s thyssenkrupp have agreed to combine their European steel business through a 50-50 joint venture.
Steel Dynamics Closes on Acquisition of Sheet Processing Facility
02 July 2018 - Steel Dynamics Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the former Heartland Steel sheet processing plant from Companhia Siderurgica Nacional.
Steel Dynamics Plans New Galvanizing Line for Mississippi Sheet Mill
28 June 2018 - Steel Dynamics Inc. plans to add a third galvanizing line to its Columbus, Miss., USA, sheet plant and make US$90 million to US$100 million in other improvements there.
AI Emerging as a New Steelmaking Benchmark, Silicon Valley Executive Says
25 June 2018 - Mills that hesitate on deploying machine learning technologies will do so at their own peril, according to Noodle.ai chief executive officer Stephen Pratt.
Hydrogen Steelmaking Is Feasible...If the Industry Comes Up With a Feasible Way to Produce Hydrogen
25 June 2018 - As the steel industry looks to lower its carbon footprint, investments in hydrogen-based steelmaking research and development are surfacing. However, the process itself isn’t necessarily the biggest hurdle to overcome.
Revised CAFE Standards Probably Won't Hurt Demand for Auto Steel
25 June 2018 - The Trump administration’s proposal to roll back the 2025 vehicle fuel economy standards likely won’t have a significant impact on the market for lightweight automotive steels, according to a Nucor Corp. official.
ArcelorMittal Launches Initiative Aimed at Improving Steel Building Design
21 June 2018 - The world’s largest steelmaker has created a program that aims to change the way builders think about steel in building construction.
Idled U. S. Steel Blast Furnace Back in Production
21 June 2018 - United States Steel Corporation has restarted one of two idled blast furnaces at its Granite City Works in Illinois and is again producing hot metal.
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