Iron & Steel Today

24/03/2025

If you’re going to be at AISTech 2025 don’t miss the President's Award Breakfast where Richard P T***s Jr, co-founder; retired executive vice president for steelmaking, president and chief operating officer of operations, Steel Dynamics Inc, will deliver the keynote presentation.

This signature event also includes the presentation of the AIST Board of Directors Awards, including the 2025 Steelmaker of the Year. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased when you register for AISTech 2025. Advance single tickets are US$45 and a table of 10 is US$400.

Get your ticket now: https://xpressreg.net/register/aist0525/start.asp

24/03/2025

thyssenkrupp CEO says green plant at risk without reliable hydrogen supply

“Under the current conditions, there is no guarantee that we will be able to operate the plant economically in the foreseeable future,” Miguel Lopez said.

24/03/2025

Olympic welcomes Joseph Goins as general manager

Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, has welcomed Joseph D. Goins as General Manager for its Action Stainless facilit...

21/03/2025

Tata Steel Odisha plant: Employees injured in Kalinganagar

Tata Steel Kalinganagar News: As per local media reports, at least eight workers were injured following an explosion at the melting shop of the Kalinganagar plant. However, the exact cause of the explosion is yet to be determined. However, there is no serious injury to anyone in the incident, the co...

21/03/2025

Changes in SSAB's Group Executive Committee

SSAB is making changes in the support functions of its Group Executive Committee. Carl Orrling has been appointed as a new member of SSAB’s Group Executive Committee, which will be reduced from 11 to 9 members.

20/03/2025

Italy transfers control of ex-Ilva steelworks to Baku

Italy has taken a significant step in the steel industry by moving towards the management of its ex-Ilva steelworks, once under ArcelorMittal, to Azerbaijan's Baku…

20/03/2025

Nippon Yakin Kogyo produces first coil on HZ-Mill used for stainless production

Primetals Technologies has engineered and supplied the first-ever HZ-Mill for stainless steel production. The new reversing cold mill ensures Nippon Yakin Kogyo will be able to meet increasing demand

19/03/2025

Blastr's mill project progresses to permitting phase

Helsinki, Finland, March 19, 2025 – The Uusimaa Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Center) has issued its reasoned conclusion on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for Blastr’s low-emission steel plant.

19/03/2025

EU plans to reduce imports by 15%

The European Commission presented on Wednesday an action plan for the steel and metals industries. In a sector marked by strong international competition, the European executive plans to tighten import quotas with an objective of 15% reduction. View on euronews

18/03/2025

Indian prices facing risk from Chinese imports, tariff pressures, Fitch says.

Indian steel prices will face pressure in the upcoming fiscal year as local mills grapple with cheaper imports from China and rising risks from aggressive tariff policies, Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday.

18/03/2025

British backs calls to end uncompetitive UK electricity prices.

And unlike many steel-producing countries - such as France, Italy, Spain, and the UAE - Britain does not have a mechanism to protect energy-intensive industries (EIIs) from high wholesale prices.

18/03/2025

Yoshiharu Ikeda appointed new CEO of Primetals Technologies

Primetals Technologies today announced Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. He succeeds Satoru Iijima, who will continue to

17/03/2025

UK provides Government solution to address uncompetitive electricity prices for foundation sectors

15 March 2025: Unlike many steel-producing countries - such as France, Italy, Spain and the UAE - the UK does not have a mechanism to protect energy-intensive industries (EIIs) from high wholesale prices. The report recommends introducing a two-way Contract for Difference (CfD) mechanism.

14/03/2025

company with plants in Ontario and Quebec slashes workforce citing US tariffs

A company with steel plants in Quebec and Ontario, including one facility located east of Ottawa, says it's laying off more than 100 workers due to challenging market conditions — including threatened U.S. tariffs that have now taken effect.

14/03/2025

Electric producers call for reinstatement of scrap metal export ban

A representative group of local electric steel producers has urged Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau to reinstate a ban on the export of scrap metal. “The ban will ensure the sustainability of the local steel industry through a reliable supply of scrap material. The local industry...

14/03/2025

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With more than 400 technical presentations, the AISTech 2025 Technology Conference is the place to help take your steelmaking process to the next level. You'll have the opportunity to learn from the best in the iron and steel industry with three full days of inspiring and thought-provoking sessions.

If you want to take your career to new heights, the Technology Conference is a must-attend. Check out the online program to see which presentations spark your interest.

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13/03/2025

Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US , aluminium duties

Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with the U.S. over its imposition of import duties on certain steel and aluminium products from Canada, the trade body said on Thursday.

13/03/2025

Speciality creditors urged to 'substantially' write off £618m debt to save 1500 jobs.

Crisis-torn Speciality Steel UK - which has plants in Sheffield and Rotherham - has debts of £618m, court documents show.