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U.K.’s Second-Largest Steelmaker Closing English Steel Works

28 September 2015 - Thailand’s Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI) said it will mothball its Redcar steel works in Teesside, England, and lay off approximately 1,700 employees -- most of its workforce.

U.S. Trade Commission Pursues Cold Rolled Import Investigation

25 September 2015 - Producers from seven countries appear to be selling hot rolled coil at less than market value, undercutting American producers, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled.

As SSI Falters, U.K. Steelmakers Ask for Government Support

25 September 2015 - British steelmakers and labor unions have called on government to offer more help to the industry in the wake of the production halt at SSI UK’s Redcar mill.

ArcelorMittal Adding Products Through Tube Plant Expansion

25 September 2015 - ArcelorMittal is undertaking a US$11.1 million expansion of its Monterrey, Mexico, tube plant, allowing it to add to its product offerings for the North American automotive market, the company has announced.

Steelworkers, U. S. Steel and ArcelorMittal Returning to Bargaining Table

23 September 2015 - Contract negotiations between the United Steelworkers union and ArcelorMittal and United States Steel Corporation are to resume next week.

Indian Steel Ministry Asks Producers to Consider Iranian Investments

22 September 2015 - India’s steel ministry has asked domestic producers to consider making capital investments in Iran, which is extending its rail network and expanding ports and highways, according to The Indian Express newspaper.

Four Appointed to LME's Steel Committee

22 September 2015 - The London Metal Exchange (LME) has added four members to its steel committee as it prepares to launch new contracts for steel scrap rebar in November, the exchange has announced.

Global Steel Production Down in August

22 September 2015 - Worldwide crude steel production fell 3 percent in August, dropping to 132.2 million metric tons, according to the World Steel Association.

SSI Suspends Production at U.K. Mill, Undertakes Debt Restructuring

21 September 2015 - Thailand's Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI) and three main creditors said they will attempt to restructure THB50 billion (US$1.4 billion) in debt to repair the steelmaker’s balance sheet, Reuters reported.

Report: EU To Set Minimum Price On GOES Imports

21 September 2015 - The European Union is preparing to set a minimum price on imports of a specialized steel from five countries, including the United States, according to Reuters.

More Layoffs Underway at U. S. Steel Corp.

18 September 2015 - United States Steel Corporation is laying off employees at its Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, headquarters, the Pittsburgh Business Times newspaper reported.

Institute: American Steel Exports Down in July

18 September 2015 - American-made steel exports fell by 8.1 percent in July, ending two straight months of increases, according to the American Institute for International Steel.

Judge Prescribes Mediation for Ailing U. S. Steel Canada

17 September 2015 - A judge has ordered United States Steel Corporation and others into mediation to hash out the future of the company's Canadian operation, U. S. Steel Canada (USSC), according to The Hamilton Spectator newspaper.

Malaysia Launches Investigation Into Imported Hot Rolled Coils

17 September 2015 - Malaysia has opened a safeguard investigation into imported hot rolled coils, the country’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry has announced.

Unions: Lack of Support Threatens U.K Steel Industry

16 September 2015 - Labor unions have called on the British government to do more to support the country's steel industry following reports that SSI UK's Redcar works, along with roughly 3,000 jobs, are in jeopardy.

Chinese Steelmaker Enters Clean Technology Sector

16 September 2015 - China's General Steel Holdings Inc. is acquiring a majority equity stake in a manufacturer of industrial ceramics and a product used in systems that reduce air pollution, the company has announced.

Tata Steel Wins Approval For Mill Expansion

16 September 2015 - India's Environment Ministry has signed off on a Tata Steel project that will more than double the capacity of its Jamshedpur works' cold rolling mill, according to The Hindu Business Line newspaper.

Steelworkers Union Takes a Break From U. S. Steel Negotiations

15 September 2015 - The United Steelworkers union said its bargaining committee is pausing negotiations with United States Steel Corporation as committee members return home to meet with the rank-and-file.

EVRAZ North America Names New CFO

15 September 2015 - A financial executive at a fertilizer and seed producer has been named the CFO for EVRAZ North America, the company has announced.

ArcelorMittal Fulfills Order for New Grade of Sheet Piling

14 September 2015 - ArcelorMittal has delivered 3,200 metric tons of a new steel to a Scottish seaport project, its largest shipment yet, the company has announced.