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All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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New Partnership to Introduce Calcium-Carbide Based EAF Slag Technology

13 April 2009 - New partnership’s calcium-carbide based technology is said to help boost steelmaking productivity while lowering the EAF’s carbon footprint.

Cliffs to Cut Metallurgical Coal Production

13 April 2009 - Cliffs Natural Resources announces plans to cut back met coke production at its mines in West Virginia and Alabama in its effort to align production with demand.

OCTG Producers, USW File Trade Case against China

10 April 2009 - The USW joins seven domestic oil country tubular goods producers in filing an antidumping and countervailing duty trade case against China imports with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission.

OCTG Producers, USW File Trade Case against China

10 April 2009 - The USW joins seven domestic oil country tubular goods producers in filing an antidumping and countervailing duty trade case against China imports with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission.

EPA Proposes Raritan Bay Site to Superfund List

09 April 2009 - The U.S EPA is proposing to add shoreline sections of Sayreville and Old Bridge Township to the Superfund National Priorities List.

Arcelor Mittal to Initiate Layoffs at Contrecoeur

09 April 2009 - The United Steelworkers reports that Arcelor Mittal has sent Canada’s Minister of Labour a mass layoff notice affecting 190 workers at their Contrecoeur location.

Steel Technologies Names New Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

09 April 2009 - Steel Technologies names Joseph M. Kamer as its new Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

ALJ Releases 2nd Quarter Revenue Performance

09 April 2009 - ALJ, the parent company of Kentucky Electric Steel, reports revenue of $26.5 million for the second quarter, and revenue of $66.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

EPA Proposes Raritan Bay Site to Superfund List

09 April 2009 - The U.S EPA is proposing to add shoreline sections of Sayreville and Old Bridge Township to the Superfund National Priorities List.

Arcelor Mittal to Initiate Layoffs at Contrecoeur

09 April 2009 - The United Steelworkers reports that Arcelor Mittal has sent Canada’s Minister of Labour a mass layoff notice affecting 190 workers at their Contrecoeur location.

Steel Technologies Names New Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

09 April 2009 - Steel Technologies names Joseph M. Kamer as its new Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

ALJ Releases 2nd Quarter Revenue Performance

09 April 2009 - ALJ, the parent company of Kentucky Electric Steel, reports revenue of $26.5 million for the second quarter, and revenue of $66.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2009.

Olympic Steel Cuts 2009 Operating Expenses by $65 Million

07 April 2009 - Olympic Steel deploys a series of cost-cutting measures which will help it reduce annual operating expenses by about $65 million, including headcount reductions, reduced work hours, and base pay reductions.

Olympic Steel Cuts 2009 Operating Expenses by $65 Million

07 April 2009 - Olympic Steel deploys a series of cost-cutting measures which will help it reduce annual operating expenses by about $65 million, including headcount reductions, reduced work hours, and base pay reductions.

AK Tube Plants Honored for Outstanding Safety Accomplishments

06 April 2009 - AK Tube’s Columbus, Ind., and Walbridge, Ohio, plants are recognized by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International and CNA Insurance for outstanding safety performances in 2008.

AK Tube Plants Honored for Outstanding Safety Accomplishments

06 April 2009 - AK Tube’s Columbus, Ind., and Walbridge, Ohio, plants are recognized by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International and CNA Insurance for outstanding safety performances in 2008.

AISI Standards Council Projects to Advance Cold-Formed Steel Design Practice

03 April 2009 - AISI’s Standards Council announces three new projects that are intended to help improve or add to the tools available for cold-formed steel design.

Schnitzer Steel Reports 2nd Quarter Results

03 April 2009 - Schnitzer Steel Industries reports a net loss of $7 million on revenues of $434 million for the fiscal 2008 second quarter, and a net loss of $41 million on revenues of $932 million for the six months ended February 28, 2009.

Nucor to Provide Steel for Renewable Energy Super Highway in Texas

03 April 2009 - Nucor’s Jewett plant will supply 54,000 tons of steel for transmission line towers for the Renewable Energy Super Highway that will move wind power throughout Texas.

AISI Standards Council Projects to Advance Cold-Formed Steel Design Practice

03 April 2009 - AISI’s Standards Council announces three new projects that are intended to help improve or add to the tools available for cold-formed steel design.

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