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Decarbonization Helps the Planet — and Recruitment
05 November 2024 - The steel industry has long faced recruitment challenges arising from negative perceptions, but the industry’s work on decarbonization might finally be shifting opinions, according to two industry leaders.
Shougang Selects Danieli EAF Technology for Automotive Exposed Grades
05 November 2024 - China’s Shougang has awarded Danieli a contract for a 160-ton ZERO BUCKET® electric arc furnace, which will be used to produce automotive exposed grades, Danieli announced.
Iran, Qatar Could Grow Positions in DR-Grade Pellet Market
05 November 2024 - The demand for direct reduction (DR)-grade pellets is only set to grow and could potentially account for 40% to 50% of the seaborne market, said Tarraco Commodities Solutions chief executive officer Gilberto Cardoso.
DR Pellet Supply Could Decarbonization ‘Choke Point’
05 November 2024 - There are dozens of steel decarbonization technologies in various stages of development, but only one today is of sufficient technological maturity to significantly reduce CO2 reductions – the direct reduction electric arc furnace (DRI-EAF) route.
Cleveland-Cliffs Closes Deal to Acquire Stelco
04 November 2024 - Cleveland-Cliffs has closed its acquisition of flat-rolled producer Stelco, finalizing a deal that gives Cliffs a manufacturing presence in Canada.
thyssenkrupp On Target With Conversion of Casting and Rolling Plant at Duisburg
04 November 2024 - thyssenkrupp Steel Europe last week announced its casting and rolling line at its Duisburg, Germany, facility was taken out of operation and will be replaced by a state-of-the-art continuous casting line and a modernized hot strip mill.
AM/NS India Plans for 17.8-Million-Metric-Ton Integrated Mill
04 November 2024 - AM/NS India, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, plans to build an integrated steel mill in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, The Economic Times of India reports.
Primetals Technologies Receives Final Acceptance Certificate on Feralpi Billet Caster
04 November 2024 - Italian steel producer Feralpi Siderurgica (part of Feralpi Group) has granted the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to Primetals Technologies for a revamp of its 6-strand billet caster at its steel plant in Lonato del Garda, Italy, according to Primetals Technologies.
Grupo Simec Mill Closed Following Fatal Explosion
31 October 2024 - At least 12 people were killed and another was injured Wednesday in an explosion at a Mexican steel mill, according to The Wall Street Journal.
EMSTEEL Starts Green Hydrogen Steelmaking Demonstration
31 October 2024 - UAE steelmaker EMSTEEL and an energy partner have started up a pilot project intended to demonstrate the use of green hydrogen to produce green steel.
HWI Announces New Missouri Facility
31 October 2024 - Refractories manufacturer HWI will close its Minerva, Ohio, facility next year and replace it with a state-of-the-art facility to be built in Missouri.
Steel Dynamics Recognized by U.S. EPA
30 October 2024 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has received a ranking from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Green Power Partnership after recently joining the program, the company has said.
Cleveland-Cliffs Receives Regulatory Clearance for Stelco Acquisition
30 October 2024 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. said it expects to close its acquisition of Canada’s Stelco on Friday after clearing its final regulatory hurdle.
JSW Steel, POSCO to Explore Building Integrated Mill in India
29 October 2024 - JSW Group and POSCO have signed a framework agreement that could lead to the development of a 5-million-metric-ton integrated mill in India along with investments in battery materials and renewable energy.
British Steel Launches Pilot Carbon Capture Project
28 October 2024 - British Steel has initiated a pilot-scale carbon capture project at its Scunthorpe plant, the company has announced.
Nucor Progresses on West Virginia Sheet Mill
28 October 2024 - Nucor has set some of the first pieces of equipment at its new West Virginia sheet mill as it eyes a late 2026 start, reports The (Wheeling, W.Va.) Intelligencer.
Zekelman Industries Files Trade Lawsuit Against Mexico
24 October 2024 - Pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries is suing Mexico, contending that the country is violating trade agreements and dumping steel on the U.S. market.
Primetals Technologies Tapped for Substation Build
24 October 2024 - Primetals Technologies has been contracted to build an electrical substation for Saarstahl’s plant in Völklingen, Germany.
Nucor Signs SMS group for Steckel Mill Revamp
23 October 2024 - Nucor Corp. has contracted SMS group to modernize its Tuscaloosa, Ala., mill, USA, SMS group has announced.
voestalpine Divests German Tool Steel Manufacturer
23 October 2024 - voestalpine has agreed to sell German tool and engineering steelmaker Buderus Edelstahl to private equity firm Mutares SE & Co. KGaA for an undisclosed amount.
