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Algoma Closes in on EAF Investment Decision

24 August 2021 - Integrated steelmaker Algoma Inc. is nearing a final investment decision on its proposed transition to electric steelmaking, the company’s chief executive has said.

Nucor Brings Steel Racking Maker Into the Fold

24 August 2021 - Nucor Corp. has finalized its US$370 million acquisition of steel racking maker Hannibal Industries, the steelmaker announced on Monday.

Sale of American Zinc Recycling Closes

20 August 2021 - Befesa S.A., a provider of hazardous waste recycling services, closed its US$450 million purchase of American Zinc Recycling Corp. (AZR) and now owns 100% of the business.

Merit Steel USA Acquired by Majestic Steel USA

20 August 2021 - Majestic Steel USA Inc. announced the acquisition of the West Coast-based Merit Steel USA.

Nearing First Heats on New EAF, North Star Eyes HSM Improvements

19 August 2021 - U.S.-based North Star BlueScope Steel said it is laying plans for a potential AU$100 million (approximately US$71.6 million) project to lift its hot strip mill capacity.

ATI Sells Off Flowform Products Business

18 August 2021 - Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) announced this week the sale of its Flowform Products business unit to Consolidated Boring Inc. for US$55 million in cash.

Schnitzer Steel Acquires Eight Scrap Yards, Restarts Cascade Steel Meltshop

18 August 2021 - Oregon-based Cascade Steel Rolling Mills is restarting production following a May 2021 meltshop fire as its corporate parent looks to close an acquisition of a southeastern U.S. scrap recycler.

Cleveland-Cliffs Prepares to Launch US$100 Million Investment at Indiana Harbor

17 August 2021 - Cleveland-Cliffs is investing US$100 million in the No. 7 Blast Furnace at Indiana Harbor East in East Chicago, Ind., USA, according to The Times newspaper of northwest Indiana.

Berry Metal Names New President

16 August 2021 - BOF and EAF equipment specialist Berry Metal Co. has promoted the head of its engineering services group to the president’s office, the company has announced.

Infrastructure Bill Lauded by USW, AISI

11 August 2021 - U.S. Senate passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has garnered applause from the United Steelworkers and the American Iron and Steel Institute, both groups said today in separate statements.

Nucor Completes Purchase of Insulated Metal Panels Business

11 August 2021 - Nucor Corp. has officially acquired Cornerstone Building Brands’ insulated metal panels (IMP) business for a price tag of around US$1 billion, the steelmaker announced yesterday.

Harsco Extends Contract With ASA

09 August 2021 - Harsco Environmental, a division of Harsco Corporation, has resigned their contract with Arkansas Steel Associates LLC (ASA) for another seven years.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inks 3-Year Labor Contract at Dearborn Works

09 August 2021 - The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 has ratified a new labor contract with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the steelmaker announced Thursday.

Renewable Power Company Re-Energizes Former Mill Site

05 August 2021 - Steel-related manufacturing could return to the site of what was once the world’s largest steel mill.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. to Acquire Merfish United

05 August 2021 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. announced Wednesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire tubular building products distributor Merfish United.

Tenova Starts Up Two Walking Beam Furnaces at Ternium Pesquería

04 August 2021 - Two new walking beam furnaces (WBFs) were successfully started up at the new Ternium hot strip mill facility in Pesquería, Mexico.

SDI Has Heart Set on US$231 Million Expansion to Indiana Facility

03 August 2021 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) is seeking to pump US$231 million into improvements to its Heartland operations in Terre Haute, Ind., USA, reports the Tribune-Star newspaper.

U. S. Steel Reports a Stronger Q2 Than Last Year

03 August 2021 - United States Steel Corporation reported adjusted net earnings of US$964 million for the second quarter.

AM Dofasco Plans Process Route Shift

30 July 2021 - ArcelorMittal and the Canadian government have announced a CA$1.765 billion process route transition at the steelmaker’s Dofasco plant.

AISI Applauds Senate Agreement on Infrastructure Bill

29 July 2021 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) is urging legislators to pass an infrastructure plan after a bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday reached an agreement on its broader details.

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