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AIIS: U.S. Steel Exports Declined 5% in 2014

25 February 2015 - Steel exports fell slightly from November to December 2015, capping off a 5% decline for the year, the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) reported.

SteelBenchmarker: HRB Prices in Downward Spiral

25 February 2015 - In its 213th report, the SteelBenchmarker released nine steel products and three USA scrap prices. Of these, here are four benchmark prices for hot-rolled band for 9 February 2015:

worldsteel Releases Publication on Steel’s Role in Global Circular Economy

25 February 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the launch of a new publication ‘Steel in the circular economy - A life cycle perspective’.

Global Steel Production Down 2.9% in January

24 February 2015 - World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 133 million metric tons (Mt) in January 2015, a -2.9% decrease compared to January 2014.

Tenova Goodfellow to Supply Two EFSOP Holistic Optimization Systems to SDI

24 February 2015 - Steel Dynamics Inc. has confirmed an order with Tenova Goodfellow for the supply and purchase of two EFSOP holistic optimization® systems, including water detection, for both EAF batteries at its Butler, Ind., steelmaking facility.

AK Steel to Build New Research and Innovation Center; Names New VPs

23 February 2015 - AK Steel announced that it will build a new, world-class Research and Innovation Center in Middletown, Ohio.

Cliffs Natural Resources CEO to Address Attendees at AISTech 2015

23 February 2015 - Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 5 May at 8 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Magnetation Indefinitely Idles Plant One Iron Ore Concentrate Facility

23 February 2015 - Magnetation LLC announced that, due to low global iron ore prices, it will indefinitely idle its Plant 1 iron ore concentrate facility located in Keewatin, Minn., by the end of March 2015, placing the plant on a care and maintenance program.

worldsteel Announces World Champions of steelChallenge-9

23 February 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the new world champions of the 9th steelChallenge.

Harsco Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

20 February 2015 - Action Marks Harsco's 260th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend to Shareholders

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results

20 February 2015 - Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE: HY) today announced consolidated revenues of $710.7 million and consolidated net income of $26.4 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with consolidated revenues of $717.9 million and consolidated net income of $25.7 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013. Consolidated operating profit was $33.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with $35.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2013.

Russel Metals Announces Strong 2014 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results

20 February 2015 - Russel Metals Inc. (RUS - TSX) announced financial results for fourth quarter and annual 2014.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results

19 February 2015 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE: RS) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

Mechel Reports Disposal of Mechel Bluestone

18 February 2015 - Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, has closed a deal on the disposal of Mechel Bluestone, Inc. (Delaware, USA), including its mining operations, to a company owned by the Justice family.

Konecranes Training Institute Promotes Safety With Rigging Fundamentals Course

18 February 2015 - Konecranes Training Institute aims to reduce crane accidents through education

Nucor Announces 168th Consecutive Cash Dividend

18 February 2015 - The board of directors of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.3725 per share on Nucor's common stock.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Finalizes Energy Agreement in U.P. of Michigan

18 February 2015 - The Company Anticipates End to System Support Resource Payments for All Consumers

Essar Steel Algoma Third Quarter Results Signal Return to Profitability

17 February 2015 - Essar Steel Algoma Inc. signaled its return to profitability today reporting a net income of CDN$26.8 million for the three month period ended December 31, 2014, as compared to a net loss of CDN$38.6 million for the same three month period ending December 31, 2013.

Wheelabrator’s New Concave Blades Cut Gordian Knot at Nucor Steel

17 February 2015 - Wheelabrator has introduced a new concave blade for its 35 EZEFIT blast wheel, which achieves a narrow blast pattern and a uniquely tight ‘hot spot’ at high abrasive speeds.

ANSYS Engineering Simulation Solutions Meeting Customer Needs At TimkenSteel

17 February 2015 - TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST), a leading manufacturer of special bar quality (SBQ) large bars and seamless mechanical tubing, is leveraging the power of ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) simulation to solve customers' engineering challenges.

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