Steel News

Salzgitter, Iron Ore Miners Cooperating on Making Better Iron Inputs

06 June 2022 - Salzgitter AG has signed technical cooperation agreements with iron ore miners LKAB in Sweden and Rio Tinto in Australia to develop high-quality iron ore pellets the steelmaker will need to achieve its decarbonization goals.

Calling All Decarbonization Start-Ups: ArcelorMittal Might Have Funding for You

27 May 2022 - ArcelorMittal’s XCarb Innovation Fund, which is looking to invest in commercially feasible technologies holding potential to decarbonize steelmaking, is soliciting proposals from start-up companies.

To Create Cheaper Green Power, Researchers Turn to Iron

27 April 2022 - A team of researchers led by Imperial College London have developed a breakthrough, low-cost hydrogen fuel cell that replaces costly platinum components with iron.

Vale, Nippon Steel Sign MoU to Develop Steelmaking Decarbonization Solutions

26 April 2022 - Vale announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nippon Steel to explore ironmaking solutions focused on carbon-neutral steelmaking.

Nucor and University of Kentucky Awarded DOE Grant for Carbon Capture Pilot Study

22 April 2022 - The steelmaker announced Friday that it has received a U.S. Department of Energy grant in partnership with the University of Kentucky to install and pilot a new carbon emissions capture system at Nucor Steel Gallatin in Kentucky.

This New Railcar Hauls More Cargo With Less Energy Thanks to High-Strength Steel

13 December 2021 - United States Steel Corporation, in partnership with rail giant Norfolk Southern and freight builder Greenbrier, have developed and launched a next-generation sustainable railcar made of advanced high-strength steel.

Researchers Find Way to Improve Steel’s Wear Resistance in Seawater

26 October 2021 - Working within the framework of a Russian Science Foundation project, scientists have proposed a method of enhancing the protection of steel surfaces within marine and coastal infrastructure.

ArcelorMittal Granted €280 Million EIB Loan for Decarbonization R&D

28 September 2021 - The European Investment Bank (EIB) funding, backed by the Investment Plan for Europe, will support ArcelorMittal’s European research and development activities through 2023.

WorldAutoSteel Launches Free Online Resource for AHSS Applications

22 September 2021 - WorldAutoSteel, a division of the World Steel Association, have released the latest version of its AHSS Applications Guidelines as an online resource to help automotive manufacturers understand and capitalize on the benefits of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS).

Primetals Technologies, MHI Australia Join Research Center to Decarbonize Heavy Industry in Australia

25 August 2021 - Primetals Technologies announced today that it has joined Australia’s Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC), along with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Australia, to conduct research and development into hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron ore.

SSAB Celebrates First Shipment of 100% Fossil-Free Steel

19 August 2021 - Swedish Steelmaker SSAB has delivered its first shipment of fossil-free steel to a customer, the company announced Wednesday.

Primetals Technologies, Metinvest Partner on Decarbonization Tech Development

14 July 2021 - Primetals Technologies and Ukranian steel producer Metinvest have agreed to work together on developing decarbonization technologies.

voestalpine: 20 Years and 300 Million Parts Later, Press-Hardened Steel is Auto Manufacturing Staple

13 July 2021 - voestalpine is celebrating a production milestone: it has manufactured its 300 millionth component made from its press-hardened, high-strength steel.

U. S. Steel Eyes Potential Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Projects

29 June 2021 - United States Steel Corporation will work with Norwegian energy producer Equinor to explore the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen projects in the greater Pittsburgh region.

Dastur Selected for North American BF Carbon Capture Project

28 June 2021 - The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a funded carbon capture steel mill project to consulting engineer Dastur International Inc. and affiliated companies

New Effort Aims to Develop Syngas, Electrolysis Technologies

08 June 2021 - Two plant engineering groups have agreed to work together on promoting the combined use of syngas and electrolysis in the iron and steel industry.

GIVA Group Trials Hydrogen-Methane Blend in Furnaces

20 May 2021 - Italian ingots and forgings specialist GIVA Group has successfully tested a blend of hydrogen and natural gas in the furnaces at its Forgiatura A. Vienna plant, the company has announced.

Allied Mineral Signs On With Energy Storage Research Effort

20 May 2021 - Allied Mineral Products is lending its refractory expertise to a research project at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Ohio-based company has said.

HKM Enlists Paul Wurth for Syngas Project

20 May 2021 - Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH has chosen SMS group’s Paul Wurth unit to provide the engineering for a syngas generation and injection plant that would serve its two blast furnaces.

thyssenkrupp Explores Greater Scrap Use in Blast Furnaces

19 May 2021 - thyssenkrupp Steel and a German scrap recycler will together test a new process that could allow greater quantities of scrap to be used in blast furnace production, reducing carbon dioxide emissions.