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Former Big River Steel Executive to Lead Nordic Steel Startup

11 April 2024 - A Nordic steel startup has named industry veteran Mark Bula as its chief executive officer, the company has announced.

SSAB Greenlights Plan to Build EAF Mill

11 April 2024 - SSAB’s board of directors have given the go-ahead on construction of a EUR4.5 billion EAF mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden.

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.

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.

Liberty Steel Names New European CEO

10 April 2024 - Liberty Steel Group has appointed international sustainability leader Thomas Gangl as the chief executive officer of its European business, the company has announced.

Worldsteel: Global Demand to Rise Slightly in 2024

10 April 2024 - Global steel demand is forecast to rise 1.7% this year, growing to 1.79 billion metric tons, according to a new forecast from the World Steel Association.

Report: Europe So Far Has Committed EUR10 Billion to Steel Decarbonization Projects

10 April 2024 - European countries are throwing significant financial support to steel decarbonization projects, announcing EUR10.5 billion in grants between January 2023 and March 2024, according to Ukrainian think tank and consultancy GMK Center.

SSAB Begins Search for New CEO

09 April 2024 - SSAB is launching a search for a new chief executive officer as Martin Lindqvist has announced plans to step down.

Ascometal Terminates Sales Negotiation With Acciaierie Venete

28 March 2024 - Swiss Steel’s plan to sell off several of its Ascometal subsidiary steel works in France has come to a halt, The Swiss Times reported yesterday.

Primetals Technologies Contracted for Cold Mill Upgrade

27 March 2024 - SSAB has issued the final acceptance certificate on an improvement to its 4-stand tandem cold mill in Hämeenlinna, Finland, and is ready to begin the final phases of the project, according to project contractor Primetals Technologies.

Steel Producer Issues Call for Green Hydrogen

27 March 2024 - Stahl-Holding-Saar (SHS), which owns steel producers Dillinger and Saarstahl, is seeking bids for renewable hydrogen to be used in a planned direct reduction plant at its Dillinger steel mill, according the online publication Hydrogen Insight.