BlueScope Steel
BlueScope Steel is a flat steel producer with operations in Australia, Asia, New Zealand, North America and Pacific Islands.
Latest News
Two Bidders Remain for Whyalla Steelworks
27 May 2026 - Only M Resources and Jindal Steel remain in the running for the purchase of Whyalla Steelworks, though BlueScope still has the right of last offer, announced South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, according to ABC.
BlueScope Announces Board Changes
22 May 2026 - BlueScope chair Jane McAloon announced various changes to its board including a new nonexecutive director, retirement of a nonexecutive director and updates to the board’s committee structure.
BlueScope Names Chief Executive of Australia, New Zealand
30 March 2026 - BlueScope’s managing director and chief executive officer Tania Archibald announced Robin Davies has been appointed as chief executive of BlueScope’s Australian and New Zealand businesses, effective 1 July 2026.
BlueScope Opens Door to Discuss Takeover Proposal From SGH, Steel Dynamics
26 February 2026 - BlueScope has asked for further clarification on the takeover proposal from SGH Ltd. and Steel Dynamics Inc., providing a basis on which the company would be willing to discuss further.
Orrcon Steel Increases Production Thanks to the Fully Automated OTO Tube Mill From Fives
24 February 2026 - Australian tube manufacturer and part of BlueScope, Orrcon Steel, has increased production of structural tubes for construction and infrastructure applications at its Unanderra facility with the fully automated OTO tube mill from Fives.
SGH, Steel Dynamics Submit Another Takeover Proposal to Buy Out BlueScope
18 February 2026 - Australian steelmaker BlueScope Steel Ltd. is reviewing a revised, US$11 billion cash takeover offer from Steel Dynamics Inc. and partner SGH Ltd.
BlueScope Steel: Open to Better Takeover Proposals, Outlines Future Priorities
04 February 2026 - Following its rejection of the US$8.8 billion takeover bid from Steel Dynamics Inc. and SGH, BlueScope Steel’s new chief executive officer Tania Archibald indicated the company is open to other proposals that realize its value as it looks to future priorities, reported the Wall Street Journal.
BlueScope Rejects Takeover Bid From SGH, Steel Dynamics
07 January 2026 - Australia's BlueScope Steel Ltd. has rejected a takeover bid from a consortium that includes SGH Ltd. and Steel Dynamics Inc.
BlueScope Confirms Receipt of Bid to Acquire All Shares
05 January 2026 - BlueScope has confirmed it received an unsolicited bid from an Australian and U.S. consortium to purchase all shares in BlueScope for US$30.00 cash per share.
BlueScope Steel Divests Stake in Indian Coatings Business
13 November 2025 - BlueScope Steel is exiting its Indian steel coating joint venture, agreeing to sell its 50% stake to partner Tata Steel.
BlueScope Steel Names New CEO
11 November 2025 - BlueScope Steel is promoting the lead executive of its Australian steel products business, naming Tania Archibald to succeed to Mark Vassella as managing director and chief executive officer (CEO).
BlueScope Leads Consortium to Participate in Whyalla Steelworks Sale Process
04 August 2025 - BlueScope announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Nippon Steel Corp., JSW Steel Ltd. and POSCO to form a consortium to explore the possible options for the Whyalla Steelworks assets in Australia.
Tenova to Supply Technology for Australian Green Steelmaking Project
30 July 2025 - Tenova announced today it has been selected as the preferred technology supplier for NeoSmelt and will lead the front-end engineering design of the initiative’s direct reduced iron (DRI) pilot plant in the Kwinana Industrial Area of Australia.
NeoSmelt Consortium: Hatch to Design Australia’s Largest Ironmaking Electric Smelting Furnace
10 July 2025 - The NeoSmelt consortium has selected Hatch to provide electric smelting furnace technology along with project management and engineering services for its pilot plant in Pilbara, Western Australia.
BlueScope to Advise Whyalla Steelworks Administrators
06 March 2025 - Whyalla Steelworks administrators have appointed BlueScope as a steelmaking advisor, the company announced.
Australian Consortium Chooses Western Australia Location for Electric Smelting Furnace
17 December 2024 - A consortium made up of Australia’s two largest iron ore miners and its largest steelmaker have selected a location for a proposed ironmaking electric smelting furnace pilot plant.
BlueScope Steel Partners with Green Iron Company
19 September 2024 - Australia’s BlueScope Steel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a company developing an ironmaking process that uses sodium as a reducing agent.
thyssenkrupp Teams With Australian Producer to Study Smelting Technology
21 August 2024 - thyssenkrupp is partnering with Australia’s BlueScope Steel on research that will focus on direct reduction and electric smelting plants, the company has announced.
BlueScope Steel Partners With Iron Ore Producers on Potential Electric Smelting Furnace
15 February 2024 - Australia’s BlueScope Steel Ltd. and the country’s two biggest iron ore miners are collaborating on an effort to develop a pilot-scale electric smelting furnace.
Australia to Support BlueScope BF Reline
31 January 2024 - BlueScope Steel has been awarded an AU$136.8 million grant in support of a blast furnace reline and plant upgrades at its Port Kembla facility.
