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Retirement Plans Prompt Board Changes for Rio Tinto

13 January 2009 - Rio Tinto Alcan Chief Executive gives notice of his intention to retire at the conclusion of Rio Tinto’s annual general meetings this April.

Posco and Nippon Steel Strengthen Cultural Exchange

13 January 2009 - Posco and its strategic business partner Nippon Steel will co-host a New Year’s concert to help strengthen their strategic relationship, which commenced in August 2000.

Rautaruukki to Acquire Norwegian Steel Frame Constructor

13 January 2009 - Rautaruukki will acquire the entire share capital of Skalles Eiendomsselskap AS of Norway, a designer, manufacturer and installer of steel structures.

Baosteel Expands Strategic Cooperation with CSSC

12 January 2009 - Baosteel Group signs strategic cooperation agreement with CSSC, the leading company in China's ship-building industry and the largest national ship-building group.

Baosteel Expands Strategic Cooperation with CSSC

12 January 2009 - Baosteel Group signs strategic cooperation agreement with CSSC, the leading company in China's ship-building industry and the largest national ship-building group.

Rautaruukki to Merge Steel Products Manufacture with Ruukki Metals

09 January 2009 - Rautaruukki announces plans to merge its Ruukki Production steel product manufacturing division with Ruukki Metals as of February 1, 2009.

Corus Announces New Chief Executive

09 January 2009 - Tata Steel’s Board appoints Kirby Adams, Founding Managing Director and former Chief Executive of Australia’s BlueScope Steel, to succeed Philippe Varin as Chief Executive Officer of Corus and of Tata Steel Europe.

Rautaruukki to Merge Steel Products Manufacture with Ruukki Metals

09 January 2009 - Rautaruukki announces plans to merge its Ruukki Production steel product manufacturing division with Ruukki Metals as of February 1, 2009.

Corus Announces New Chief Executive

09 January 2009 - Tata Steel’s Board appoints Kirby Adams, Founding Managing Director and former Chief Executive of Australia’s BlueScope Steel, to succeed Philippe Varin as Chief Executive Officer of Corus and of Tata Steel Europe.

BOC India to Supply Gases for SAIL Rourkela Expansion

08 January 2009 - BOC India enters a 15-year long-term contract to supply gases to Rourkela Steel Plant for the planned expansion of their steel works, which includes the addition of a new blast furnace and converter.

BOC India to Supply Gases for SAIL Rourkela Expansion

08 January 2009 - BOC India enters a 15-year long-term contract to supply gases to Rourkela Steel Plant for the planned expansion of their steel works, which includes the addition of a new blast furnace and converter.

ArcelorMittal Extends Negotiating Period for Port Agreement with Adriana

07 January 2009 - Adriana Resources Inc. and ArcelorMittal have agreed to extend the time to complete the definitive agreement contemplated in their port agreement.

Tata Steel Reports Increased Production, Mixed Sales in Third Quarter

07 January 2009 - Tata Steel reports that it produced 1.50 million tonnes of crude steel in the third quarter of FY09, a 17% increase over the third quarter of the previous fiscal year.

ArcelorMittal Extends Negotiating Period for Port Agreement with Adriana

07 January 2009 - Adriana Resources Inc. and ArcelorMittal have agreed to extend the time to complete the definitive agreement contemplated in their port agreement.

Tata Steel Reports Increased Production, Mixed Sales in Third Quarter

07 January 2009 - Tata Steel reports that it produced 1.50 million tonnes of crude steel in the third quarter of FY09, a 17% increase over the third quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Vale Shareholders Approve Merger of Mineração Onça Puma

06 January 2009 - Companhia Vale do Rio Doce shareholders approve the proposed merger of the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Mineração Onça Puma SA, into Vale.

Danieli to Supply High-Speed Rebar Mill to Libyan Iron & Steel

06 January 2009 - Danieli Morgårdshammar will provide a new 800,000 tonnes/year high-speed rolling mill to Libyan Iron & Steel Co on a complete turnkey supply basis.

Ruukki Service Center Fire Not Expected to Result in Delivery Delays

06 January 2009 - Rautaruukki does not expect the recent fire at its Hyvinkää, Finland, steel service centre to cause any significant disruptions to deliveries.

Vale Shareholders Approve Merger of Mineração Onça Puma

06 January 2009 - Companhia Vale do Rio Doce shareholders approve the proposed merger of the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Mineração Onça Puma SA, into Vale.

Danieli to Supply High-Speed Rebar Mill to Libyan Iron & Steel

06 January 2009 - Danieli Morgårdshammar will provide a new 800,000 tonnes/year high-speed rolling mill to Libyan Iron & Steel Co on a complete turnkey supply basis.

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