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U. S. Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations Honored with Sentinels of Safety Award

08 November 2013 - United States Steel Corporation announced that Minnesota Ore Operations - Keetac was honored with the Sentinels of Safety Award on 30 October 2013 at a dinner in Washington, D.C.

Alpha Natural Resources and Affiliates Recognized for Safety, Innovation and Environmental Excellence

08 November 2013 - Alpha Natural Resources and its affiliates, demonstrating their commitment to safety and continual improvement, recently received national and state recognition for mine safety performance, safety technology development and surface mine restoration.

Cliffs Natural Resources CEO Awarded 2013 Gary Memorial Medal

07 November 2013 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced that Joseph Carrabba, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Cliffs Natural Resources, is the 2013 recipient of the Gary Memorial Medal — the industry’s highest honor.

AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products

07 November 2013 - AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by US$30 per ton, effective immediately with new orders.

Essar Steel Algoma Announces General Counsel Appointment

06 November 2013 - ESSAR Steel Algoma Inc. announced the appointment of J. Robert (Bob) Sandoval as general counsel and corporate secretary.

AIIS: Steel Imports Sag Again in September; Sluggish Economy to Blame

05 November 2013 - Steel imports declined in September compared to August by 4.1% according to preliminary government data analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Dan DiMicco to Retire as Executive Chairman of Nucor; John Ferriola Named New Chairman

05 November 2013 - Daniel R. DiMicco has announced that he is retiring from the Board of Directors of Nucor and from his position as executive chairman on 31 December 2013.

ArcelorMittal to Increase Proportion of Women in Management Positions

05 November 2013 - ArcelorMittal Ostrava recently hosted an education and development program aimed at increasing women's chances of finding a position in the company's management.

AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Up in August as Flat International Markets Continue

05 November 2013 - Steel exports increased in August compared to July by 5.5%, and were down compared to August 2012 by 2.1%, according to government data released late due to the partial government shutdown in October and analyzed by the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

Agency Rules Dumping of Hot Rolled Plate is Harming Canadian Industry

05 November 2013 - The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate from the Brazil, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and South Korea has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.

U.S. Agency Votes to Continue Rebar Trade Case

04 November 2013 - The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico and Turkey that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and allegedly subsidized by the government of Turkey.

Outokumpu Introduces Daily Alloy Surcharge Pricing Model in Europe

04 November 2013 - Following a successful piloting, Outokumpu will introduce the daily alloy surcharge pricing model for distributors in Europe.

Praxair CFO to Retire; New CFO Named

01 November 2013 - Praxair, Inc. has announced that executive vice president and chief financial officer, Jim Sawyer, will retire on 31 December 2013 after 28 years of service with Praxair and its predecessor company, Union Carbide.

Cliffs Announces Planned Retirement of Executive Vice President & President, Global Commercial

31 October 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced that Donald J. Gallagher, executive vice president & president, global commercial, will retire effective 31 December 2013.

AISI: Preliminary U.S. Steel Imports Decrease 4% in September

31 October 2013 - Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,761,000 tons of steel in September, including 2,117,000 tons of finished steel (each down 4.1% vs. August final data).

U. S. Steel Appoints New Vice President and Chief Information Officer

31 October 2013 - United States Steel Corporation chief executive officer Mario Longhi today announced the appointment of Charles G. Balawajder to the position of vice president and chief information officer effective 1 November 2013.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices Wallow

30 October 2013 - The bi-monthly SteelBenchmarker™ United States HRB spot price for 28 October 2013 rose 0.8% to US$729 per metric tonne for the second consecutive time.

EUROFER: European Steel Market Seeing Some Tailwinds At Last

30 October 2013 - EUROFER’s Q4-2013 Economic & Steel Market Outlook provides further evidence of the economic recovery in the EU gaining traction in the months ahead.

MMFX Appoints New Regional Sales Manager

29 October 2013 - MMFX Steel Corporation of America has appointed Arthur Sakaev as a new regional sales manager to support the growing demand of its reinforcing steel.

Cliffs Natural Resources Names New President and Chief Operating Officer

28 October 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. has appointed Gary B. Halverson, 55, formerly interim chief operating officer of Barrick Gold Corporation Inc., to the newly created position of president and chief operating officer, effective 18 November 2013.