07 January 2013 - The Australian suggests that a DRI plant, to be located at BlueScope’s hot-rolled products factory in Ohio, could be announced in March or later, Manufacturers' Monthly reports.

Commercial Metals Co. Reports First Fiscal Quarter Results and Outlook

07 January 2013 - As Commercial Metals Co. reported its earnings results for the quarter ended 30 November 2012, it said there is growing evidence of an emerging recovery in domestic construction markets, which is encouraging for future quarters.

Fives DMS Achieves New Cold Rolling Mill Speed Record at TISCO

07 January 2013 - This summer, Fives DMS commissioned a cold rolling mill for TISCO at its plant in Taiyuan, China, that was able to achieve a maximum speed of 1,200 meters per minute for cold rolling stainless steel. This pulverizes the previous world record, which stood at 1,000 m/min.

Nucor Cold Finish – Nebraska Earns Special Supplier Recognition

04 January 2013 - Nucor Cold Finish – Nebraska, a division of Nucor Corporation, has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2012 and was also named Enterprise Supply Management Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

Operations Unaffected by Steam Explosion at Essar Steel Algoma

03 January 2013 - A steam explosion at Essar Steel Algoma's steelworks in Sault Ste. Mario, Ont., Canada, in the early morning of 3 January 2013 did not affect operations, according to a report from Sootoday.com Additionally, no injuries were reported.

VSP Begins Work on Blast Furnace Gas-Based Captive Power Plant

03 January 2013 - The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) in India today commenced the structural erection work, equipment erection of boiler and other civil works at the '120 MW Blast Furnace gas-based Captive Power Plant-II," the Economic Times reports.

South Korean Steelmakers Fined US$273 Million for Price Fixing

03 January 2013 - Posco, Hyundai Hysco Co. and five other South Korean steelmakers were fined a combined 291.7 billion won (US$273 million) for fixing the price of some products, Bloomberg reported.

Chinese Firm Plans US$11 Billion Rail, Port, Steel Projects in Cambodia

03 January 2013 - Two Chinese companies have reached a deal to build a 400-km (250-mile) rail line, a steel plant and a sea port in Cambodia worth a combined US$11.2 billion in what would be by far the impoverished country's biggest-ever investments, Reuters reports.

Harsco Captures US$225 Million Multi-Year Services Contract with India's Largest Steel Producer

03 January 2013 - Diversified global industrial company Harsco Corporation announced a new multi-year contract valued at more than US$225 million for onsite services to India's largest steel producer, JSW Steel.

Outokumpu Completes Inoxum Transaction

02 January 2013 - Outokumpu announced the completion of the Inoxum transaction. The company now hold close to 40% of the stainless steel market share in Europe and 12 globally.

Timken Acquires Wazee Companies, Expands Industrial Service Offerings

02 January 2013 - The Timken Company announced its acquisition of the assets of Wazee Companies, LLC, a regional leader providing motor, generator, wind and industrial crane services to diverse end markets including oil and gas, wind, agriculture, material handling and construction.

Shale Gas Revolution Spurs Wave of New U.S. Steel Plants

02 January 2013 - The U.S. shale-gas revolution, which has revitalized chemicals companies and prompted talk of domestic energy self-sufficiency, is attracting a wave of investment that may revive profits in the steel industry, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports.

Outokumpu Appoints Johann Steiner as EVP — Human Resources

02 January 2013 - Outokumpu has appointed Johann Steiner as executive vice president — human resources and health, safety and sustainability.

Outokumpu Appoints Tamara Weinert as VP — Investor Relations

02 January 2013 - Mrs. Tamara Weinert has been appointed as vice president — investor relations at Outokumpu as of 28 December 2012.

ArcelorMittal to Sell a 15% Interest in ArcelorMittal Mines Canada for US$1.1 Billion

02 January 2013 - ArcelorMittal has agreed to sell a 15% interest in ArcelorMittal Mines Canada to a consortium led by POSCO and China Steel Corporation for US$1.1 billion.

Gerdau's Plants in Spain and Mexico Receive Environmental and Health Certifications

01 January 2013 - Gerdau's plants in Reinosa, Spain and in Tultitlán, Mexico received the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications due to their commitment with the environment and their occupational health and safety system.

MMFX Steel Extends Market Reach to Chile

01 January 2013 - MMFX Steel Corporation has introduced its uncoated corrosion-resistant and high-strength reinforcing steel, MMFX2, into Chile, as its first entry into the South American markets.

Association of Women in the Metal Industries Hosts Annual Conference in Denver

31 December 2012 - A gathering of nearly 150 metals industry professionals assembled in the Mile-High City at the Association of Women in the Metal Industries' annual conference in November to network, share ideas, interact with industry leaders and learn about the latest developments impacting their businesses.

Essar Steel Hazira Plant Honored for Excellence in Safety

31 December 2012 - The Essar Steel Hazira facility was recognized for excellence in safety, winning the runner-up Manufacturing Today Award 2012 in the large industries category.

ArcelorMittal Liège Team Invents New Sensor for the Steel Industry

31 December 2012 - Since early November, the pickling baths on galvanizing line no. 5 at ArcelroMittal's plant in Liège, Belgium, have been equipped with a new sensor that is the result of collaboration between Liège’s engineering department, the University of Liège and ArcelorMittal’s galvanizing line team.

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