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News on the latest technological processes and equipment used in all stages of the steelmaking process.

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Valbruna ASW Puts New EAF into Service 

03 March 2023 - Special steel producer Valbruna ASW Inc. has started up a new Tenova-built electric arc furnace (EAF), the equipment manufacturer has said. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Ternium to Invest US$2.2 Billion in North American Slab Plant, DRI Furnace 

16 February 2023 - Ternium announced Tuesday that it will invest US$2.2 billion in a North American electric arc furnace–based slab plant and direct reduction furnace. 

GM Signs for U. S. Steel’s Sustainable Steel  

16 February 2023 - United States Steel Corporation has signed an agreement to supply General Motors with verdeX, its branded line of sustainable steel, U. S. Steel announced Wednesday. 

SSAB to Explore Sustainable Quicklime Use in Steel Production

16 February 2023 - SSAB, a Swedish technology company and a limestone producer will conduct preliminary research on incorporating sustainably produced quicklime into SSAB's steelmaking process.

Heraeus Acquires Steel Plant AI Specialist 

16 February 2023 - Molten metal sensors and measurement specialist Heraeus Electro-Nite has acquired a majority position in German startup Smart Steel Technologies (SST). 

YK Steel Turns to SMS group for Rebar Mill 

13 February 2023 - South Korean steelmaker YK Steel has awarded a contract for a complete rebar mini-mill to SMS group. 

Primetals Technologies Receives Order for Converter Reline Machine 

13 February 2023 - Germany’s Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) has ordered an LD converter relining machine from Primetals Technologies, according to the equipment manufacturer. 

Highbar Looking to Vault Into Steelmaking With Not One, Not Two, But Three Mills 

08 February 2023 - Highbar LLC, the Dave Stickler-led rebar-making startup that is planning a mill in Arkansas and has a second on the drawing board, apparently has a third facility in the pipeline.