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Court Hears Environmental Challenge to New Mill's Air Permit

29 October 2015 - An Arkansas, USA, appeals court is weighing whether a state agency properly issued an air emissions permit for Big River Steel’s new “flex” mill that’s now under construction, according to reports.

Cargill Sells Stake in USA Mini-Mill

29 October 2015 - Cargill Inc. is selling its interest in its mini-mill joint venture to partner BlueScope Steel for $720 million, the company has announced.

Analyst: U.S. Integrated Mills Now Among the Costliest Operations

27 October 2015 - Falling prices of seaborne coking coal and iron ore, along with other factors, have pushed America's integrated steel mills up the global cost curve, CRU senior consultant Adrian Doyle said on Tuesday.

Infrastructure Spending Not a Panacea for Steel Demand, Says SDI Executive

26 October 2015 - Despite a school of thought that says otherwise, an increase in public spending on America's crumbling infrastructure likely won't do much to lift steel demand, according to Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) Vice President Christopher A. Graham.

Analyst: Chinese Steel Demand Will Again Grow, But at a Much Slower Pace

26 October 2015 - The best days of Chinese demand for steel may be over, but it will likely resume growth in the next decade, according to CRU research manager Chris Houlden.

Have Assets for Sale? Nucor Might Be Interested in Hearing From You

26 October 2015 - With access to more than $3 billion in cash in credit, Nucor Corp. is in a good position to make opportunistic acquisitions in a challenging market, CEO John Ferriola said on 26 October.

Steam Explosion Reported at TimkenSteel Plant

22 October 2015 - A TimkenSteel plant in Ohio, USA, is continuing to operate following an apparent steam explosion Wednesday night.

Universal Stainless' Net Sales Expected to Drop 19 Percent

16 October 2015 - Specialty steelmaker Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. said that it expects to record a third-quarter loss of US$2.40 to US$2.45 per share, partly on account of costs associated with throttling back production.

AK Steel Temporarily Idles Kentucky Steel Works

16 October 2015 - U.S.-based AK Steel Corp. is idling the blast furnace and other steelmaking operations at its Ashland Works in Kentucky, the company has announced.

Essar Steel Algoma Finds Alternative Iron Ore Supplier

15 October 2015 - Essar Steel Algoma has found a new iron ore supplier and therefore is dropping its request for a restraining order against its previous supplier, Cliffs Natural Resources, the company has announced.

Court to Reconsider Whether 'Secret' Deal Between U. S. Steel, Canadian Government Can Be Made Public

15 October 2015 - The Canadian courts will be taking a look at whether a 4-year-old deal between United States Steel Corporation and the Canadian government can remain confidential.

Obituary: Richard C. Sussman

13 October 2015 - Richard C. Sussman, 66, of Munster, Ind., USA, passed away on 9 October 2015.

Judge OKs U. S. Steel's Divorce From Its Canadian Operation

12 October 2015 - A Canadian judge has approved the split between United States Steel Corporation and its Canadian subsidiary, U. S. Steel Canada Inc. (USSC).

ArcelorMittal Plans Upgrades to Canadian Bar Mill

09 October 2015 - ArcelorMittal Montreal will spend CA$27 million to update the finishing line at its Longueuil bar mill, boosting the mill's capacity by 25%, the company has announced.

U. S. Steel Canada May Be Split From American Parent

08 October 2015 - U. S. Steel Canada Inc. (USSC) may once again become an independent business, if an Ontario court approves an agreement on the future of the former Stelco operation.

Steelmaker Seeks Restraining Order Against its Taconite Supplier

07 October 2015 - Essar Steel Algoma is seeking a restraining order against its taconite supplier, Cliffs Natural Resources, to stop it from canceling their supply agreement.

Bull Moose Tube Undertakes Second Round of Expansion at U.S. Mills

07 October 2015 - U.S.-based Bull Moose Tube Co. is expanding capacity at sprinkler pipe mills in Ohio and Arizona, the company has announced.

U. S. Steel Considers Idling Flat Rolled Plant

07 October 2015 - United States Steel Corporation is thinking about consolidating its North American flat rolled division and has given notice that it may temporarily idle its Granite City Works in Illinois, according to reports.

U. S. Steel Canada Can’t Afford Pension Contributions, Court Monitor Says

06 October 2015 - The court-appointed monitor in U. S. Steel Canada's (USSC) creditor protection case is supporting the company's request to halt pension plan contributions and retiree benefits, but is opposing parent United States Steel Corporation's request to cease providing ministrative and support services for the company.

New Industry Consortium Looks to Improve Steelmaking's Efficiency, Sustainability

05 October 2015 - A year in the making, the U.S.-based Steel Manufacturing Simulation & Visualization Consortium at Purdue University Calumet is ready to take on research projects -- and new partners.

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