DRI/direct-reduced iron
BlueScope’s net profit declines
The company sees earnings growth in its Australian and Asian operating regions and declines in North America and New Zealand.
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Cleveland-Cliffs adds board member
Steelmaker appoints Jane Cronin, an executive with paint company Sherwin-Williams, to its board of directors.
Marching toward a green steel revolution
South Africa is positioning itself as a global leader in the metals industry in both production and sustainable practices.
The wait for a spike continues
In the first two weeks of December, one report showed recycled steel bids between $1 to $5 per ton lower than November for domestic or overseas shipments.
BlueScope, BHP and Rio Tinto select site for electric smelting furnace pilot plant
The companies will test technology to enable the use of Pilbara iron ore to produce iron without the need for traditional blast furnaces.
Lux Research questions hydrogen’s transportation role
Consulting and research firm says the element could yet find a role in basic industry applications such as metals production.
ArcelorMittal puts French EAF conversions on hold
Steel producer’s chief executive says companies paying a premium for low-carbon steel “are still very much in the minority.”
Thyssenkrupp Steel announces site closure and job cuts
Company says it will close its Kreuztal-Eichen, Germany, site and indicates it likely will emphasize electric arc furnace technology in the future.
ResponsibleSteel says global decarbonization effort needed
Certification organization’s CEO co-authors article saying the extent of cross-border steel trade makes a global standard necessary.
Cliffs completes Stelco acquisition
Cleveland-based iron and steel company has finalized its purchase of Stelco, a blast furnace/basic oxygen steelmaker in Canada.
BIR Autumn 2024: ‘Green’ yardsticks vie for steel sector attention
Metal recyclers and EAF steel producers are engaged in a global conversation to verify the low-carbon footprint of their activities.
