North America
All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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Primetals Technologies Bags Order for U.S. EAF
20 November 2024 - Primetals Technologies has won an order for a 68-ton electric arc furnace from an unidentified U.S. producer.
Commerce Department Wants to Raise Tariffs on Nippon Steel
19 November 2024 - Just as Nippon Steel Corp. promised unionized United States Steel Corporation workers that it wouldn’t export slabs at the company’s expense, the U.S. Commerce Department proposed to push up tariffs on Nippon imports.
Nippon Steel Promises No Exports at U. S. Steel’s Expense
18 November 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. is promising the United Steelworkers union that it won’t direct shipments from its Japanese mills to U.S. customers as part of its planned acquisition of United States Steel Corporation.
Inductotherm Co-Leaders Bring Wealth of Experience
18 November 2024 - Thermal processing equipment specialist Inductotherm Group has brought aboard two co-leaders who have nearly 70 years of company experience between them.
Report: Nippon Steel to Visit With U. S. Steel Union Members
14 November 2024 - A Nippon Steel Corp. executive will be traveling to Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, to meet with members of union locals serving U. S. Steel's Mon Valley Works, reports the Bloomberg news service.
With Election Settled, Nippon Steel Hopes to Close U. S. Steel Deal
07 November 2024 - Despite president-elect Donald Trump’s promises to block the United States Steel Corporation acquisition, Nippon Steel Corp. executives are hoping they can close the deal before the end of the year.
Nucor Sets New World Record for Cold DRI Production
06 November 2024 - Nucor Corp.’s Louisiana direct reduction plant produced a record-shattering 330.3 tons per hour of cold direct reduced iron (CDRI) in August 2024, according to one of the mill’s equipment suppliers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aperam to Establish U.S. Presence Through Universal Stainless Acquisition
17 October 2024 - Pittsburgh-based Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc. is being sold to Aperam in a cash deal valued at US$539 million, the companies announced Thursday.
Nippon Steel to Divest Stake in Alabama Rolling Mill
15 October 2024 - Nippon Steel Corp. will sell its 50% stake in AM/NS Calvert to partner ArcelorMittal, if Nippon Steel finalizes its acquisition of United States Steel Corporation, the company announced.
SDI Announces Science-Based CO2 Intensity Targets
10 October 2024 - Steel Dynamics Inc. will look to reduce the CO2 intensity of its hot-rolled steel by 15% over the next six years under new science-based goals it has set as part of its participation in the Global Steel Climate Council.
Stelco Acquisition Clears Another Regulatory Hurdle
09 October 2024 - Canadian antitrust regulators have given the green light to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s acquisition of Ontario-based Stelco.
Justice Department OKs Cliffs-Stelco Deal
09 October 2024 - The sale of Canadian steelmaker to U.S.-based Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has cleared a U.S. Justice Department antitrust review, Cliffs announced on Tuesday.
