Steel News

India’s Vedanta to Double Capacity at ESL Steel

28 March 2022 - Indian natural resources conglomerate Vedanta Ltd. announced a US$348 million investment to expand capacity at its ESL Steel Ltd. integrated mill in Bokaro, Jharkhand, from 1.5 to 3 million metric tons per year, according to an announcement.

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.

Primetals Technologies Nabs Order for voestalpine Tandem Mill Upgrade

24 March 2022 - voestalpine Stahl GmbH has chosen Primetals Technologies to convert the continuous tandem line at its Linz, Austria, site to a fully automated pickling tandem line optimized for high-strength and electrical steels, according to the supplier.

voestalpine Begins €1 Billion Green Transformation at Linz and Donawitz

23 March 2022 - This summer voestalpine will kick off a massive, multi-year project to convert its integrated operations in Linz and Donawitz, Austria, to electric arc furnace technology, according to an official press release.

U.S.-U.K. Trade Dispute Comes to an End

23 March 2022 - The United States’ four-year dispute with the United Kingdom over steel and aluminum tariffs ended on Tuesday with the U.K. receiving a duty-free steel import quota of more than 500,000 metric tons, according to the Reuters news service.

New ArcelorMittal Project to Provide 24/7 Renewable Energy in India

22 March 2022 - ArcelorMittal has partnered with energy company Greenko Group to design and install 975 MW of “around the clock” wind and solar capacity in India, according to an official press release.

CELSA France Fires Up New Reheating Furnace From Fives

22 March 2022 - Fives announced last week that the ultralow-emission reheating furnace, which has a capacity of 120 metric tons per hour, was started up at the brand-new wire rod mill at CELSA Group’s new complex in the New Aquitain region in France.

Salzgitter Shakes Up Company Structure, Partners With Volkswagen to Supply Low-Carbon Steel for EVs

22 March 2022 - German steelmaker Salzgitter AG announced a reorganization of its steelmaking operations, as well as a new agreement with Volkswagen Group to supply low-carbon steel for future vehicles.

Danieli to Supply Rail Head Hardening System for ArcelorMittal Poland

21 March 2022 - The equipment supplier has been tapped to provide its technology for a premium quality rails project at ArcelorMittal Poland in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland.

Ukrainian Steel Plant Damaged by Russian Missile Strike

21 March 2022 - Metinvest’s Azovstal plant in the Mariupol region of Ukraine was the target of shelling by invading Russian forces, severely damaging one of Europe’s largest steel plants.

ArcelorMittal to Build €300 Million Electrical Steel Unit in France

17 March 2022 - Today ArcelorMittal announced plans for a new production unit at its Mardyck, France, operations dedicated to producing steels for the growing electric vehicle market.

U.K. Government Hits Russian Steel Imports With 35% Tariff

16 March 2022 - The U.K. government announced a new wave of economic sanctions against Russia, including a 35% tariff hike on Russian iron and steel imports.

BlueScope Secures AU$55.4 Million Modern Manufacturing Grant

15 March 2022 - BlueScope announced today that they have received a Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant from the Australian federal government.

New Green Hydrogen Plant Project to Support British Steel’s Decarbonization

14 March 2022 - Last week British Steel Ltd. celebrated the launch of a hydrogen electrolyzer plant project near its Teesside, U.K., steel works that will eventually provide the steelmaker with a local source of renewable green hydrogen for net-zero steel production.

Tosyalı Holding to Partner With Huawei and SolarAPEX on Solar Roof Project

14 March 2022 - Tosyalı Holding has announced plans to implement one of the world’s largest roof solar energy plants, in collaboration with Huawei and SolarAPEX, to continue the company's mission to reach a zero-carbon target.

European Union Bans Key Iron and Steel Imports From Russia

14 March 2022 - The European Union announced last Friday that it will prohibit imports of “key goods in the iron and steel sector” from the Russian Federation, the latest in a series of severe economic sanctions placed on the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine.