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News on the latest technological processes and equipment used in all stages of the steelmaking process.
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NMDC Commissions Blast Furnace at Nagarnar Steel Plant
14 August 2023 - The National Mineral Development Corp. (NMDC) marked the commissioning of its Maa Danteshwari Blast Furnace at its greenfield Nagarnar Steel Plant in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India, on Saturday, according to The Times of India.
Grupo Simec Idles Republic Steel Operations in Ohio, New York
14 August 2023 - According to reports, Republic Steel announced it will “indefinitely idle” steelmaking operations in Canton, Ohio, and Lackawanna, N.Y., USA.
Danieli Implements New Hot Billet Charging System at Acciaierie di Sicilia
10 August 2023 - Danieli announced today its Danieli Centro Combustion unit upgraded the reheating furnace at Acciaierie di Sicilia (Alfa Acciai Group) in Catania, Italy.
H2 Green Steel Shores Up Supply of DR Pellets
10 August 2023 - In two separate deals, Sweden’s H2 Green Steel is securing its supply of direct reduction iron ore pellets from Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada and Vale.
Rio Tinto Awards Metso Engineering Contract for Low-Carbon Ironmaking Plant
09 August 2023 - Global mining group Rio Tinto has awarded Finland’s Metso a detailed design and engineering contract for its continuous pilot plant for the BioIronTM process, according to a Metso Corp. press release.
Danieli to Provide High-Speed Bar and Wire Rod Mills for Rungta Mines
09 August 2023 - The company announced today it has been tapped to supply two new, high-speed bar and wire rod mills for Rungta Mines’ sites in the Dhenkanal and Kamanda industrial areas, Odisha, India.
Primetals Technologies to Supply MULPIC System for Liberty Steel Galati
08 August 2023 - The equipment supplier announced today it has received an order from Liberty Galati for a new Multi-Purpose Interrupted Cooling (MULPIC) system and water treatment plant for the company’s heavy plate mill in Romania.
With US$700 Million in Hand, Hybar Breaks Ground on Arkansas Mill
03 August 2023 - Hybar LLC, the Dave Stickler-led rebar startup, has raised US$700 million in debt and equity financing and has broken ground for its planned rebar mill in Osceola, Ark., USA.
JSW Steel Establishes Electrical Steel JV
03 August 2023 - India’s JSW Steel and Japan’s JFE Steel are creating a 50-50 joint venture to produce cold-rolled grain-oriented electric steel, the companies said in a regulatory filing.
Outokumpu Considers U.S. Expansion
03 August 2023 - Stainless steel producer Outokumpu is weighing whether to build a hot rolling mill in the U.S. as it explores options for expanding operations here.
Tenova Roll Grinders Selected for Vietnamese Mill
01 August 2023 - Vietnam’s Hoa Phat Group has contracted Tenova Pomini to supply roll grinders at the steelmaker’s new hot rolling mill in Dung Quat, Quang Ngai province.
Nucor Obtains Permit for West Virginia Sheet Mill
31 July 2023 - Nucor Corp. has received an awaited environmental permit for its US$3.1 billion West Virginia sheet mill, allowing it to begin construction.
Danieli Lands Order for Nucor-Yamato Reheat Furnace
27 July 2023 - Nucor-Yamato Steel has ordered a walking beam furnace and new automation and material handling equipment from Danieli Centro Combustion, the equipment supplier reports.
Nucor Signs Off on Nebraska Bar Mill Upgrade
27 July 2023 - Nucor Steel–Nebraska has issued the final acceptance certificate on its new KOCKS intermediate reducing and sizing block, according to the equipment supplier.
Japanese EAF Operator Explores Daytime Operations
24 July 2023 - Japan’s Tokyo Steel plans to move some of its operations to daytime production, taking advantage of surplus solar power, reports Nikkei Asia.
ArcelorMittal Brings Low-CO2 Heavy Plate to Market
20 July 2023 - ArcelorMittal’s European division has begun producing low-CO2 heavy plates in weights of up to 18 metric tons, the company has announced.
H2-Based Ladle Pre-Heater Begins Operating
20 July 2023 - ArcelorMittal Sestao has put a hydrogen-fired ladle pre-heating station into service, reports the equipment supplier on the project.
West Virginia DEP OKs Commercial Metals Micro-Mill
19 July 2023 - Commercial Metals Company has received a permit from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for its West Virginia micro-mill and is now set to begin construction, the company has announced.
Commercial Metals Acquires Rebar Anchor Specialist
19 July 2023 - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is expanding its fabrication business, acquiring a company specializing in steel anchors for electrical power poles.
Swiss Mill Signs Danieli for Billet Welder, Reheat Furnace
18 July 2023 - Danieli has won an order from a Swiss longs mill for a billet welder and induction reheat furnace, the equipment manufacturer reports.
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