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Global Steel Climate Council Is Now a World Steel Association Member

11 April 2024 - The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) has joined the World Steel Association as an associate member, the organization has announced. 

Report: Justice Department to Further Scrutinize Nippon Steel-U. S. Steel Deal 

11 April 2024 - The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an in-depth antitrust investigation of Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, according to a report in Politico. 

Japan Prime Minister Hopes for Positive Outcome to U. S. Steel Acquisition 

10 April 2024 - Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed hope Wednesday that the Nippon Steel acquisition of United States Steel Corporation will come to pass. 

Iron Startup Electra Commissions Colorado Pilot Plant

09 April 2024 - Alternative ironmaking startup Electra is commissioning a pilot plant in Boulder, Colo., to demonstrate its electricity-based process, the company has said.

Nucor to Report Weekly HRC Spot Price

04 April 2024 - Nucor Corp. will begin issuing a weekly spot price for its hot-rolled coil, the company said on Thursday. 

  Nucor Grows Downstream Products Capabilities

04 April 2024 -   Nucor Corp. is expanding its downstream products footprint, acquiring Southwest Data Products Inc. (SWDP), a manufacturer and installer of data center infrastructure, for US$115 million.

Salzgitter Eyes 2026 Start of New Scrap Shredding Plant

04 April 2024 -   Salzgitter has commissioned construction of an EUR30 million scrap shredding plant at its Salzgitter work in Germany, the company has said.

Midrex Names K.C. Woody as Chief Executive Officer

04 April 2024 - Midrex president K.C. Woody has been promoted to chief executive officer following the retirement of longtime Midrex executive Stephen Montague, the company has announced.

U. S. Steel Signs Agreement for Carbon Sequestration Plant 

03 April 2024 - United States Steel Corporation has signed an agreement with carbon capture specialist CarbonFree to build a sequestration plant at Gary Works. 

Arkansas State Establishes Steel Research Center 

03 April 2024 - A US$10 million Congressional appropriation is kick-starting development of a steel manufacturing center at Arkansas State University. 

RHI Magnesita to Expand U.S. Footprint Through Acquisition 

03 April 2024 - Refractories maker RHI Magnesita (RHIM) is acquiring U.S.-based Resco Group in a bid to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint. 

Service Center Starts Red Bud-Built Stretcher-Leveler

03 April 2024 - Flat-rolled service center Taylor Steel Inc. recently installed a Red Bud Industries stretcher-leveler at its Stoney Creek, Ont., Canada, location, the equipment supplier reports. 

GrafTech Names New CEO 

27 March 2024 - Ohio-based graphite electrodes manufacturer GrafTech International Ltd. has given its interim chief executive officer the role on a permanent basis. 

U.S. DRI Projects Receive Federal Support

25 March 2024 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., SSAB and Vale will share up to US$1.4 billion in federal funding supporting several proposed decarbonization projects. 

Port Improvement to Facilitate Greater Shipments from Nucor Steel Gallatin 

25 March 2024 - The Ports of Indiana agency has broken ground on a US$1.3 million project that will expand the shipping capacity of its Jeffersonville, Ind., USA, facility, according to Recycling Today. 

Nippon Steel: We Would Make Pittsburgh Our U.S. HQ  

21 March 2024 - Nippon Steel is promising to move its U.S. headquarters from Texas to Pittsburgh, Pa., should its planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation come to pass, the Reuters news service reports. 

Pacific Steel Receives OK on Planned Rebar Mill

21 March 2024 - Pacific Steel Group has won local permitting approval for its planned rebar micro-mill in California, reports The Bakersfield Californian newspaper. 

Nucor Teams With Google, Microsoft on Electricity Procurement 

20 March 2024 - Nucor Corp. will work with Google LLC and Microsoft Corp. to meet their collective electricity needs together and develop procurement models designed to accelerate the development of first-of-a-kind and early commercial projects, including advanced nuclear, next-generation geothermal, clean hydrogen, long-duration energy storage. 

Finkl Steel Parent Might Put Company on Sales Block

20 March 2024 - Swiss Steel Group is weighing whether to divest its specialty steel arm in North America, reports Recycling Today. 

‘Our Transaction Delivers Clear Benefits to U. S. Steel,’ Says Nippon Steel 

18 March 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. is reiterating what it says are the benefits of its planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, arguing that the deal would bolster U.S. supply chains.  

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