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AWMI Annual Conference Provides Opportunities to Grow, Educate, Network and Mentor

19 November 2013 - More than 160 metals industry professionals gathered in Nashville, Tenn., 14–16 November for the Association of Women in the Metal Industries’ (AWMI) 2013 annual conference to hear industry updates and motivational speakers, to network and for leadership training.

U.S. Agency Votes to Continue Trade Cases on Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel

19 November 2013 - The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of grain-oriented electrical steel from seven countries.

U.S. Steel Mill Shipments Drop in September

18 November 2013 - Shipments from U.S. steel mills totaled 7,879,747 tons in September 2013, a 5.6% drop from the month before, AISI reports.

NanoSteel Honored as 2013 Emerging Company of the Year by NECEC

15 November 2013 - The New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) has awarded Rhode Island-based NanoSteel a Green Tie Gala Award for Emerging Company of the Year.

CRU Conference Day Two: The North American Steel Markets in 2013 and Beyond

13 November 2013 - CRU’s North American Steel 2013 Conference continued on 12 November 2013 and featured talks on currency, the energy markets and their potential for the U.S. market, and outlooks for the scrap and long products markets.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices Stirring

13 November 2013 - In its 183rd report, the SteelBenchmarker released 10 steel product and 3 USA scrap prices.

CRU Conference Day One: The North American Steel Markets in 2013 and Beyond

12 November 2013 - CRU is hosting its annual North American Steel Conference this week in Chicago, exploring a range of topics including overviews and outlooks of the industry, pricing mechanisms, and demand drivers covering all areas of the steel supply chain.

AIIS Announces New Executive Director

12 November 2013 - The American Institute for International Steel announces the selection of Richard Chriss as its new executive director, replacing David Phelps, who is retiring.

Universal Stainless Names New Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

12 November 2013 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced that Graham McIntosh, Ph.D., has been named to the position of vice president and chief technology officer, effective 11 November 2013.

U.S. Agency Votes to Continue Duties on Chinese Pipe for Another Five Years

12 November 2013 - As a result of the U.S. International Trade Commission's determination, import duties on steel pipe from China will remain in place.

CME Group Announces Multiple Ferrous Metals Volume Records

11 November 2013 - CME Group announced it reached monthly volume records in its U.S. Midwest Domestic Hot-Rolled Coil Steel (CRU) Index futures and Iron Ore 62% Fe, CFR China (TSI) futures contracts in October 2013.

Plibrico Brings Refractory Expertise to Quebec

11 November 2013 - Plibrico Company, LLC announced the addition of Yvan Riendeau of Riendeau Refractaires Inc. to Plibrico’s preferred exclusive network of refractory contractors.

U. S. Steel Tubular Products Awards Chief Roughneck Award

11 November 2013 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, announced that Bruce H. Vincent, president and director of Swift Energy Company, is the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Award for 2013.

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.