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ArcelorMittal Finalizes HBI Plant Purchase
07 July 2022 - ArcelorMittal has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in a Texas hot briquetted iron (HBI) plant, the company reports.
U. S. Steel to Sell Two BFs, Hints at DRI Plant Under New Raw Materials Plan
28 June 2022 - United States Steel Corporation is expanding its raw materials capabilities, unveiling an upgrade to one of its Minnesota iron ore mines on Tuesday and saying that a direct reduction plant could be in its future. In addition, the company revealed a potential agreement to repurpose its Granite City, Ill., USA, blast furnaces.
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.
U.K. Mill Testing Biomass-Based Coke
01 June 2022 - U.K.-based LIBERTY Specialty Steels is trialling a new biomass-based coke at its Rotherham facility, according to the company that makes it.
SDI to Acquire Mexican Scrap Recycler
16 May 2022 - Steel Dynamics Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the equity interest of scrap metals recycling business ROCA ACERO S.A. de C.V. ("ROCA"), based in Monterrey, Mexico.
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.
ArcelorMittal Acquires Majority Stake in voestalpine’s Texas HBI Plant
14 April 2022 - Luxembourg-based steelmaker ArcelorMittal announced today it has acquired an 80% stake in voestalpine’s hot briquetted iron (HBI) facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA.
voestalpine Nearing Sale of Majority Stake in Texas HBI Mill
11 April 2022 - The steelmaker is in advanced discussions to sell 80% of its stake in its Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, hot briquetted iron (HBI) mill, according to an official press release.
Vale Commences Work on Green Pig Iron Plant in Brazil
06 April 2022 - In a ceremony yesterday, Vale marked the start of construction of Tecnored's first commercial green pig iron plant in Marabá, Pará, Brazil.
Metso Outotec Contracted for Indian Iron Ore Pellet Plant
04 April 2022 - In an order valued at EUR 30 million, Metso Outotec will provide an iron ore grate kiln pellet plant to Jindal Steel Odisha Ltd. (JSOL), a subsidiary of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL) in Angul in eastern India.
Not Just Your Morning Pick-Me-Up: Steel Researchers Use Coffee Grounds in Green Steel Breakthrough
25 March 2022 - Researchers at the University of New South Wales' (UNSW) Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) have published findings that show various wastes, including coffee grounds, can be used in the manufacture of green steel.
Tenova to Build Largest Hydrogen DRI Plant in China for Baowu Group
03 March 2022 - Sinosteel Engineering & Technology Co. Ltd. has partnered with Tenova to build a 1-million-metric-ton direct reduced iron (DRI) plant for China’s Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Tenova reports.
Metalloinvest Launches Ore Beneficiation Pilot Plant
21 December 2021 - Metalloinvest announced last week the launch of a pilot plant at Mikhailovsky GOK intended to model iron ore beneficiation processes and develop new high-quality products.
Metso Outotec Goes Green With Circored
08 December 2021 - Finland’s Metso Outotec announced yesterday it has launched the next generation of the 100% hydrogen-based Circored™ process for fine ore production.
Primetals Technologies Pursues Fully Digitalized Scrap Yards
11 November 2021 - Primetals Technologies announced in a press release today that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with scrap processing specialist SICON to develop holistic solutions for the digitization of scrap yards.
ArcelorMittal Announces CA$205 Million Decarbonization Investment
04 November 2021 - The Quebec government and ArcelorMittal announced the investment during an event held at COP26 yesterday.
Metalloinvest Partners With Primetals Technologies, Midrex on HBI Plant
21 October 2021 - According to Midrex Technologies Inc., the three companies have signed a contract for construction of what they are reporting will be the world’s largest hot briquetted iron (HBI) facility in Gubkin, Russia.
Report: Teck Resources Mulling Divestment of US$8 Billion Steelmaking Coal Operations
15 September 2021 - Canadian mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. is reportedly considering sale or spin-off its metallurgical coal business, according to Bloomberg News.
ArcelorMittal to Undertake Mining Project in Liberia
13 September 2021 - The steelmaker signed a landmark agreement on Friday with the government of the Republic of Liberia for one of West Africa’s largest mining projects.
Vale’s New Green Briquette Lowers Emissions Up To 10%
10 September 2021 - Brazilian mining company Vale announced yesterday that it has developed a new iron ore briquette capable of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 10%.
