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2025 Global DRI Production Breaks Record
09 September 2026 - Midrex Technologies Inc. announced that global direct reduction iron (DRI) production reached a record 151 million metric tons in 2025.
GSCC: Certified Steel Producers Reduce Emissions
09 September 2026 - The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) announced today that nine of its certified steel producer members combined avoided over 32.5 million metric tons of CO2e emissions between 2023 and 2025.
Primetals Technologies: MagIron’s Strategy to Bring Merchant Pig Iron to U.S. Proves Viable
09 September 2026 - Primetals Technologies announced it has completed a concept and economic study evaluating MagIron’s intention to integrate large-scale granulated pig iron production with its existing facilities in the U.S.
Hyundai-POSCO Begins Construction of New US$5.8 Billion Facility in Louisiana
08 September 2026 - Hyundai Steel Co. held a ceremony to celebrate the kickoff of construction for the new US$5.8 billion Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel LLC electric arc furnace–based integrated steel plant in Ascension Park, La., USA, reported PR Newswire.
Barca Metals Validates Equipment at Danieli Thailand Workshop
08 September 2026 - Danieli announced Barca Metals has successfully completed its final inspection visit at the Danieli Thailand workshop.
Primetals Technologies, Inovance Secure PLTCM Project
08 September 2026 - Primetals Technologies and Inovance have received an order for a 6-stand pickling line and tandem cold mill (PLTCM) from a Chinese steel producer, the companies announced.
USW, Rocky Mountain Steel Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement
08 September 2026 - Rocky Mountain Steel Mills announced it has reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW).
U. S. Steel Relights Gary Works Blast Furnace After US$350 Million Reline
03 September 2026 - United States Steel Corporation has completed a US$350 million reline of its largest blast furnace and has returned the unit to service, the company announced Thursday.
Algoma Steel Resumes EAF Production, LSP Turbine Remains Unavailable
03 September 2026 - Algoma Steel Group Inc. announced that it has enacted interim operating arrangements to resume electric arc furnace (EAF) production while the affected Lake Superior Power (LSP) turbine remains out of service.
U.S. Army, Metallus Commission New Manufacturing Assets
03 September 2026 - The U.S. Army and Metallus Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate commissioning of a bloom reheat furnace, roller furnace and supporting equipment to increase production of high-fragmentation (HF-1) steel at the steelmaker's Canton, Ohio, USA, facilities.
ArcelorMittal Duisburg Looks to Future Following End of Hot Metal Supply
03 September 2026 - ArcelorMittal will close the steel shop and billet rolling mill at its Duisburg wire rod mill in Germany next year, the steelmaker has announced.
Salzgitter AG’s New Hot Straightening Machine Now Operational
03 September 2026 - Salzgitter AG’s subsidiary, Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH, announced its new hot straightening machine is now operational at its plant in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
Mazzella Announces Leadership, Structural Changes to Executive Team
02 September 2026 - Mazzella announced it has appointed two new executive vice presidents, Rick Smith and Mark Erny, and moved Dan Carmichael to a new position.
US Vanadium Names New Leadership
01 September 2026 - US Vanadium LLC announced it has appointed Michael Belote as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 September.
thyssenkrupp to Upgrade BF 2 During Six-Week Off-Line
01 September 2026 - thyssenkrupp Steel will take its blast furnace (BF) 2 off-line for a planned partial upgrade at its site in Duisburg, Germany, reported Steel Orbis.
Blastr Announces Leadership Change
01 September 2026 - Blastr announced chief executive officer Mark Bula has reached an agreement with its board for his departure from the company.
USW Temporarily Extends Contracts While Bargaining Continues With U. S. Steel, Cleveland-Cliffs
01 September 2026 - The United Steelworkers (USW) announced it has extended the current contracts with United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. by 30 days while the union and companies continue to negotiate.
Berry Metal Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
01 September 2026 - Berry Metal Co. is celebrating its 75th anniversary of innovation and service to the iron and steel industry.
Benetech Becomes North American Master Distributor of Mercurio Conveyor Belts
31 August 2026 - Benetech Inc. announced it has finalized an exclusive distribution agreement to become the master distributor of Mercurio conveyor belts in the U.S. and Canada.
GravitHy Selects Danieli to Supply ENERGIRON ZR Direct Reduction Plant
31 August 2026 - Danieli announced it has been selected by GravitHy to supply an ENERGIRON Zero reformer direct reduction plant to produce green steel in Fos-sur-Mer, France.
