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Brazilian Producer Adds PSI Metals’ Production Management Software

05 June 2023 - Brazil’s Villares Metals has installed PSI Metal’s production management software on a hot rolling mill as part of an effort to improve quality control, reduce operational failures and better synchronize the equipment with other assets.

SSAB to Proceed With EAF Installation

02 June 2023 - SSAB’s board of directors has greenlighted construction of an electric arc furnace at its Oxelösund mill, a SEK6.2 billion (US$575.6 million) investment that is projected to reduced Sweden’s national CO2 output by 3%.

India’s Steel Ministry Considering Proposals for Green Hydrogen R&D

01 June 2023 - The country’s steel ministry is seeking proposals for research and development of green hydrogen use in iron and steel production, Argus Media reported yesterday.

Australia’s InfraBuild Lines Up Financing to Acquire Three U.S. Operations

01 June 2023 - InfraBuild, an Australian long products producer owned by Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance, has secured financing that will allow it to buy three U.S. wire rod operations also owned by GFG Alliance.

Spanish Mill Installs Hot Billet Charging System

31 May 2023 - A Sarralle-built hot-charging system has passed its factory acceptance test and is being installed at the customer’s plant in Spain.

POSCO Looks to Begin Work on Pilot DRI Plant

30 May 2023 - POSCO is set to break ground on a pilot-scale direct reduction plant that utilizes hydrogen, reports The Korea Economic Daily newspaper.

Global Steel Dynamics Forum Builds on Already Stellar Agenda

25 May 2023 - Organizers of the Global Steel Dynamics Forum are finalizing what is looking to be a world-class agenda for the conference’s inaugural year, and more of the steel industry’s bold-faced names are soon to be announced as speakers.

Salzgitter Selects Energiron DR for Hydrogen-Ready DRI Plant

24 May 2023 - Salzgitter Flachstahl announced today it has chosen Energiron DR technology for its new 2.1-million-tons-per-year hydrogen-ready direct reduction plant to be installed at its facility in Salzgitter, Germany.

Phase 2 On the Books for Steel Mill Slag Treatment and Recovery Plant in Spain

24 May 2023 - SARRALLE Environment & Energy announced the start-up of Phase 1 and the order for Phase 2 of a project for the treatment and recovery of steel mill slag for Phoenix Services at Acerinox Palmones in Spain.

BlueScope Targets Emissions Reductions at NZ Steel

23 May 2023 - The Australian steelmaker announced yesterday it is looking into building a NZ$300 million (US$187 million) electric arc furnace (EAF) at its New Zealand Steel (NZ Steel) works in Glenbrook to lower its greenhouse gas emissions.

JSW Steel, JFE Steel to Build Electrical Steel Plant in India

22 May 2023 - The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel plant in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, India, according to a statement from JSW Steel today.

Meranti Plans Green Steel Project for Thailand

18 May 2023 - Singapore’s Meranti Steel is planning to develop a 2-million-ton-capacity flat products mill in Thailand that will supply green hot-rolled coil to domestic and international manufacturers, the South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute reports.

SMS group Upgrades Hot Strip Mill Automation for ArcelorMittal Tubarão

10 May 2023 - The equipment supplier announced today it has upgraded the existing automation system for the roughing mill and edger at ArcelorMittal Tubarão in Brazil.

Vale Signs MOU to Examine Potential Iron Ore Briquette Plant

09 May 2023 - Brazilian iron ore miner Vale will explore the feasibility of an iron ore briquetting facility in partnership with a European consortium, Vale has announced.

H2 Green Steel, Marcegaglia Ink EUR1.79 Billion Green Steel Deal

08 May 2023 - The seven-year, EUR1.79 billion agreement will cover the delivery of green steel from H2 Green Steel's plant in Sweden to Marcegaglia's operations in Southern Europe, the U.K. and Poland.

Primetals Technologies Modernizes Slitting Line for thyssenkrupp Rasselstein

08 May 2023 - Primetals Technologies has upgraded the level 1 automation system and drive system for slitting line No. 1 at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein in Andernach, Germany.

SSAB Looks to Put Waste Heat to Use

07 May 2023 - SSAB will study a potential new use for waste heat from its Hämeenlinna works in Finland – residential home heating.

Tata Steel UK Nears Decarbonization Crossroads

07 May 2023 - With Tata Steel’s Port Talbot blast furnaces nearing the end of their lives, the company’s U.K. steelmaking operation faces an uncertain future, according to reports.

Hatch Finalizes Küttner Merger

04 May 2023 - Consulting engineer Hatch has completed its merger with engineering, procurement and construction contractor Küttner, creating a leading European provider of complex engineering and technology services for the metals, energy, and infrastructure market sectors.

Baosteel, Saudi Arabia Announce Joint Venture Plate Mill

02 May 2023 - China’s Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. and Saudi Aramco have agreed to establish a 1.5 million-metric ton plate mill in Saudi Arabia, the companies have announced.

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