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AIST's Steel News provides the steel community with technological and innovative news on the people, producers and suppliers in the North American and international steel communities.

EU Regulators OK Liberty Steel Acquisition of Hungarian Mill 

05 October 2023 - The European Commission has signed off on Liberty Steel’s plan to acquire the entirety of Hungary-based steelmakers ISD Dunaferr and ISD Kokszoló. 

Finkl Steel Turns to ABB for Electrical System Solution

03 October 2023 - An ABB upgrade has helped Finkl Steel resolve a long-standing production and maintenance issue at its facility in Sorel, Que., Canada. 

Algoma, U. S. Steel Sign Iron Ore Agreement 

03 October 2023 - Algoma Steel is extending an iron ore purchase agreement with United States Steel Corporation, securing enough of the raw material to complete its transition from blast furnace production to electric arc furnace production. 

Danieli to Build Vertical Slab Caster for French Mill 

03 October 2023 - ArcelorMittal subsidiary Industeel has ordered a Danieli vertical slab caster for its Le Creusot plant in France. 

CMC Rebranding Is Nod to Its Evolution From Steel Producer to Construction Industry Partner

03 October 2023 - Commercial Metals Company is changing its name and logo to better reflect its goals, commitments and evolution, the steelmaker has announced. 

Nucor ‘Made for Good’ Campaign Highlights Sustainability Efforts 

03 October 2023 - Nucor Corp. has launched a campaign calling attention to its long history of clean steelmaking and its efforts to help customers achieve their sustainability goals. 

Auto Strikes Begin to Dent Steel Demand 

02 October 2023 - The United Auto Workers strike is beginning to impact the steel market, which has already been dealing with softening prices for flat-rolled products, reports the Wall Street Journal. 

Nippon Steel Works Shuttered After 70 Years of Operation

02 October 2023 - Nippon Steel Corp. has closed its historic Kure plant, bringing to an end seven decades of production. 

Tata Steel Reaps Big Gains With Big Data 

02 October 2023 - Through the use of big data and artificial intelligence, Tata Steel estimates that it has driven US$1.4 billion in EBITDA savings and is looking for more, reports The Hindu BusinessLine newspaper. 

Olympic Steel Expands Reach Through Acquisition

02 October 2023 - Olympic Steel Inc. has acquired a Midwestern and Southern bar and tube fabricator in an all-cash deal, the service center has announced. 

Investor Group Acquires Land for Pennsylvania Rebar Mill 

29 September 2023 - A group that has proposed building an electric arc furnace–based rebar mill outside of Pittsburgh has purchased a 44-acre site along the Ohio River, reports the Pittsburgh Business Times. 

ArcelorMittal Mexico Starts Automated Quality Control System

28 September 2023 - ArcelorMittal Mexico recently put an integrated quality control, production management and transport system from Primetals Technologies into service at is Lázaro Cárdenas site, the equipment supplier reports.

Nucor Looks to Fusion Technology as an Electricity Source

27 September 2023 - Nucor Corp. on Wednesday announced that it intends to bring fusion power to its steel mills through a collaboration with a company developing the technology.

Vale to Weigh Potential of Port-Based HBI Plant 

27 September 2023 - Iron ore miner Vale has signed a memorandum of understanding with a southeastern Brazilian port to explore development of a hot briquetted iron hub, the company has announced. 

USW Announces Passing of International President Tom Conway

26 September 2023 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Tom Conway has died at the age of 71, the union announced Monday. 

Tata Steel CEO: Green H2 Is Answer to Indian Coal Dependence

26 September 2023 - India can reduce its dependence on coal through green hydrogen, Tata Steel chief executive officer and managing director TV Narendran said during a conference, reports Indian news service PTI.  

Hyundai Steel Plans to Launch Pipe Subsidiary

26 September 2023 - Hyundai Steel has decided to establish an independent steel pipe unit as part of an effort to streamline its portfolio, reports The Korea Times newspaper. 

Alton Steel Opens 6.5-MW Solar Facility

25 September 2023 - Special bar quality maker Alton Steel on Monday cut the ribbon on an on-site solar array that will meet 10% of the steel producer’s electricity needs. 

Indian Mill Starts Sarralle Ladle Furnace 

22 September 2023 - A Sarralle-built ladle furnace has been successfully hot commissioned at India’s ESL Steel Ltd.-Vedanta, the equipment manufacturer reports. 

JSW Slows Pace on Teck Resources Coal Unit Deal

22 September 2023 - A diplomatic dispute between Canada and India is said to be slowing JSW Steel’s effort to acquire a stake in Teck Resources’ metallurgical coal unit, according to the Reuters news service.

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