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U. S. Steel Opens Discussions on Potential Carbon Capture Project

02 March 2023 - United States Steel Corporation is considering a potential carbon capture project at its Gary, Ind., USA, facility, announcing Thursday that it has opened discussions with the developer of a carbon capture and reuse technology.

thyssenkrupp Selects SMS group for EUR1.8 Billion Plant Project

01 March 2023 - thyssenkrupp has placed an EUR1.8 billion order with SMS group for a hydrogen-based direct reduction plant, two melting units and ancillary equipment.

Acquisition Expands Morgan Engineering's Shop Capacity

28 February 2023 - Morgan Engineering has acquired the assets of Ohio-based Girard Machine, a move that expands Morgan Engineering’s fabrication and machining capacity.

South Korea Looks for Technological Solutions to Industrial Net Zero Strategy

28 February 2023 - South Korea will build a hydrogen-based direct reduction plant as part of a plan to achieve carbon neutrality in its industrial sector, reports commodities news and pricing service Argus.

Gerdau Upgrades Slab Caster Process Optimization Software

28 February 2023 - Gerdau has completed a process optimization and quality control upgrade at its Ouro Branco mill in Brazil, according to Primetals Technologies.

Texas EAF Dust Recycler Starts Operations

24 February 2023 - Startup EAF dust recycler Zinc Resources LLC has opened a US$100 million plant in Victoria, Texas, USA, the company reports.

AIC, Pomini Get the Nod for Swedish Rolling Mill Upgrade

24 February 2023 - Ovako AB has contracted Italy’s Automazioni Industriali Capitanio (AIC) and Pomini Long Rolling Mills to modernize a hot mill at its Hällefors facility in Sweden.

The World’s No. 2 Met Coal Exporter is Spinning Off Its Coal Mines. Here’s Why.

23 February 2023 - Canadian miner Teck Resources Ltd. is splitting off its metallurgical coal business into a separate public company that will be owned in part by two of its biggest steelmaking customers, the company has announced.

Nucor Board Approves Additional Funding for W.Va. Sheet Mill

23 February 2023 - Nucor Corp. has marked up the price tag on its planned West Virginia sheet mill, saying the project will cost US$400 million more than first thought.

Danieli Lands Order for Two Slab Casters

23 February 2023 - Joint-venture steelmaker AM/NS India has contracted Danieli to build two double-strand slab casters for its Hazira works in India, the equipment supplier has announced.

ArcelorMittal Mill Wraps Up Converter Replacement

23 February 2023 - ArcelorMittal Zenica has put a new Primetals Technologies-built LD converter into service, the equipment manufacturer reports.

Flack Global Metals New Investment Arm Buys Building Products Fabricator

23 February 2023 - Flat-rolled distributor and metals trader Flack Global Metals (FGM)has agreed to acquire metal roofing and wall maker Fabral for an undisclosed amount.

IDOM to Consult on Direct Reduction Plant Build

23 February 2023 - A startup ironmaker that is planning to build a hydrogen-based direct reduction plant in southern France has selected consulting engineer IDOM to conduct the pre-feasibility studies, the firm has announced.

Commercial Metals Company Names New President

22 February 2023 - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) chairman and chief executive Barbara R. Smith will be handing off the presidency of the company as part of CMC’s succession planning, the long products maker has announced.

Investment Firm Completes HarbisonWalker Acquisition

22 February 2023 - Private equity investor Platinum Equity has closed on its acquisition of HarbisonWalker International, launching a new era for the refractories maker.

New Roller Leveler Up and Running at Nucor Plate Mill

22 February 2023 - Nucor Corp. has put a new heavy plate roller lever into service at its Tuscaloosa, Ala., USA, facility, according to the manufacturer of the equipment.

Algoma Reports Progress on Meltshop Project

20 February 2023 - Algoma Steel has reached a new milestone in construction of its electric arc furnace based meltshop, setting the first structural steel columns that will support the facility.

thyssenkrupp Exploring Electrical Steel Opportunities in India

20 February 2023 - thyssenkrupp has opened discussions with the Indian government about expanding electrical steelmaking capacity in the country, reports Indian business publication Mint.

Salzgitter Completes Acquisition of German Recycler

20 February 2023 - Salzgitter AG’s scrap and alloys subsidiary Deutsche Erz- und Metall-Union has acquired Germany’s Must-Metalle-Container-Recycling.

Spain Grant to ArcelorMittal Decarbonization Project Cleared

20 February 2023 - The European Commission has OK’d a EUR460 million grant Spain plans to give to ArcelorMittal’s Gijon facility in support of its decarbonization efforts.

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