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JSPL Automates Rail Inspection Line

22 September 2021 - Indian rail producer JSPL on Monday said it has outfitted its rail inspection line with automation technologies to ensure its specialty rails are defect-free, according to The Free Press Journal.

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).

Danieli, Pesmel Partner to Supply Automated Material Handling Systems

21 September 2021 - The two companies have formed a strategic alliance to develop and supply material flow solutions for steel plants, according to a press release from Danieli.

Nucor Unveils Plans to Add Meltshop to Bar Mill

21 September 2021 - Nucor Corp. announced today that it will add a US$100 million meltshop at one of its bar mills in the Western U.S.

U. S. Steel Considering US$3 Billion Flat-Rolled Mini-Mill

16 September 2021 - United States Steel Corporation on Thursday revealed plans for a new 3-million-ton mini-mill to be built somewhere in the United States.

Primetals Technologies Supplying Plate Mill for Kobe Steel

16 September 2021 - This summer, Primetals Technologies received an order for a steel plate finishing mill from Kobe Steel Ltd., the supplier has announced.

Tata Steel Takes the Hydrogen Route at IJmuiden

16 September 2021 - The steelmaker on Wednesday announced plans to adopt hydrogen steelmaking technologies at its steel works in IJmuiden, Netherlands.

Tata Steel Commissions Carbon Capture Plant at Jamshedpur

15 September 2021 - The steelmaker on Tuesday commissioned a 5-metric-ton-per-day carbon capture plant at its Jamshedpur Works, becoming India’s first steel producer to use carbon capture technology to extract CO2 directly from blast furnace gas.

NLMK Increases Capacity for Electrical Steels

14 September 2021 - The Russian steelmaker announced that it has commissioned a laser treatment unit for grain-oriented electrical steel, making it NLMK’s fourth such production line.

Danieli Secures Order for Drawing Bench

13 September 2021 - Acciai Trafilati Rettificati (ATR) has tapped the equipment supplier for a new pinion/rack drawing bench for its facilities in Orsenigo, Italy, according to a press release from Danieli.

Tata Steel Netherlands CEO Pledges To Go Carbon Neutral

13 September 2021 - Hans van den Berg, Tata Steel Netherlands’ chief executive officer, promised on Saturday that the steel producer would make significant changes to reduce its carbon emissions.

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%.

Liberty Steel Invests in New Pipe Coating Line

09 September 2021 - The company announced Wednesday that they are investing US$7.4 million in a coating line for pipes produced by its specialist unit in Galati, Romania.

World’s Largest Steelmaker Signs MoU for Possible Plate Mill JV in Saudi Arabia

09 September 2021 - Chinese steel giant Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. (Baosteel) has joined forces with the world’s largest oil-producing company to pursue development of a steel plate mill in Saudi Arabia, reports the Reuters news service.

Schnitzer Steel to Rely on On-Site Battery Energy Storage System

09 September 2021 - West Coast-based Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc. announced that it has contracted PowerFlex – an EDF Renewables Company to provide a 1,600-kW battery energy storage system at its Oakland, Calif., USA, facility.

SSAB’s Fossil-Free Steel To Be Used in Cargo Handling

08 September 2021 - Cargo and load handling solutions provider Cargotec has made plans to use SSAB’s fossil-free steel in its equipment, SSAB announced on Tuesday.

NLMK Group Partners With Gazprom Neft on Decarbonization

08 September 2021 - The steelmaker announced yesterday it has signed a memorandum of cooperation with one of Russia’s largest oil companies to work together on projects aimed at reducing climate footprint.

German Government to Provide Funding for ArcelorMittal’s Green Steel Plant

08 September 2021 - ArcelorMittal announced on Tuesday that the German government will be providing EUR55 million for Germany’s first industrial-scale hydrogen-based direct reduced iron plant.

AI-Based Automated Tapping System Developed in South Korea

07 September 2021 - Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have developed an artificial intelligence-based automated system for tapping using smart cameras, reports Aju Business Daily.

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