Here’s How Much Steel China is Forecast to Have Produced in 2019   12 Dec 2019 - China’s crude steel production is expected to reach 988 million metric tons this year, but decline slightly in 2020, according to the Reuters news service.

POSCO, HBIS Set Framework Agreement for Chinese JV 12 Dec 2019 - Asian steel majors POSCO and HBIS Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on an automotive steel joint venture.

Report: Big River, Liberty Steel Eye Electrical Steel Plant 12 Dec 2019 - Tata Steel Europe will mothball rather than permanently close its electrical steel plant in Wales while two potential buyers, one of which is said to be Big River Steel, kick the tires on the facility, according to the South Wales Argus newspaper.

U. S. Steel Turns to Danieli for Slab Caster Improvement 12 Dec 2019 - United States Steel Corporation will revamp the C Line slab caster at its Gary Works in Indiana following the successful installation and commissioning of Danieli stopper-rod control systems, mold-level control sensors and automation packages on other units.

U.S. Steel Industry Seeks Speedy Ratification of New NAFTA Agreement  11 Dec 2019 - American steelmakers are calling for Congress to quickly ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement now that House Democrats and the Trump Administration have reached a deal.

Section 232 Tariffs on Argentinian, Brazilian Steel Uncertain 11 Dec 2019 - Although President Donald Trump last week tweeted that he would apply the Section 232 steel tariffs to Argentina and Brazil, such an action is only under consideration, a top White House official said Tuesday, according to reports.

Italian Plant Receives Danieli Bar Finishing Line 11 Dec 2019 - Italian engineered bar maker Acciaierie Venete has commissioned a patented finishing mill from Danieli, the equipment supplier has said.

Paul Wurth Lands Order for Coke Battery Equipment  11 Dec 2019 - SMS group’s Paul Wurth subsidiary has been contracted to supply the pressure control system for two new coke oven batteries in China.

Samuel Associated Tube Group to Build US$29 Million Facility in Alabama 10 Dec 2019 - Samuel Associated Tube Group will be constructing a US$29 million production facility near Birmingham, Ala., USA, the company announced last week.

Harsco Environmental Seeking Certification for Sustainability 10 Dec 2019 - Harsco Environmental has joined ArcelorMittal in obtaining the ResponsibleSteel™ certification.