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The latest news headlines from professional associations and other groups involved in the steel industry.
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As Electricity Demand Increases, Steel Mills Hold a Big Bargaining Chip
06 May 2026 - Fears that the electric utilities will suddenly prioritize data center needs over steel mill needs, given the large gap in their power demands, are probably unfounded, two industry executives said Wednesday.
Topalian: The World is Racing to Catch Up to U. S. Steelmakers
05 May 2026 - Nucor CEO Leon Topalian accepted the AIST Steelmaker of the Year Award Tuesday morning, telling an audience of more than 1,000 that U.S. steel manufacturing is the vanguard of sustainable, safe and efficient steel production.
Steel is Back, Trump Tells AISTech Attendees
05 May 2026 - AIST’s 2026 Steelmaker of the Year and Nucor CEO Leon Topalian received a surprise congratulatory message from U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
ArcelorMittal CTO: VC-Backed Start-Ups Are Setting Their Sights on Steel
04 May 2026 - Steelmaking innovations traditionally have been the province of large, metals-focused OEMs and steelmakers themselves. But new market entrants are changing the dynamic, according to ArcelorMittal’s chief technology officer.
AIST Presents Gold Reliability Achievement Award to NLMK Indiana for EAF Upgrade With Primetals Technologies
22 April 2026 - AIST presented the Gold Reliability Achievement Award to NLMK Indiana in honor of its recent electric arc furnace (EAF) upgrade with Primetals Technologies solutions at its facility in Portage, Ind., USA.
worldsteel Announces New Members, Appoints New Director General
14 April 2026 - The board of members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced it has welcomed a new group of members as well as appointing Henrik Adam as its new director general beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026.
GSCC: Launches Two-Year Review of Steel Climate Standard, Certifies Duferco’s CASEI and SBET
09 April 2026 - The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) announced it will begin a two-year review of the Steel Climate Standard and the Supplemental Technical Guidance that supports its implementation, along with certifying Duferco Travi e Profilati S.p.A.’s Corporate Average Steel Emissions Intensity (CASEI) and Science-Based Emissions Target (SBET).
SMA: The U.S. Rise as World’s No. 3 Producer Is a (Good) Sign of the Times
26 March 2026 - In 2025, the U.S. edged out Japan as the world’s third-largest steel producer. And as the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) sees it, the U.S. likely will pull even further ahead this year.
Yamato Kogyo: First Japanese Steelmaker to be Certified by GSCC
12 March 2026 - Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd. announced it is the first Japanese steelmaker to be certified under “The Steel Climate Standard” established by the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) for its decarbonization efforts.
The United Steelworkers: New International President, Other Leadership Positions Sworn In
02 March 2026 - The United Steelworkers (USW) union announced it has a new international president, Roxanne Brown, along with other leadership roles within the organization whose terms began 1 March.
Investing in the Future of Project Management: The AIST Bernard J. Fedak Project Management Excellence Fund
18 February 2026 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous donation in the amount of US$250,000 from Bernard J. Fedak, 1996 president of the Association of Iron & Steel Engineers (AISE), recipient of the 2007 AIME McConnell Award, and 57-Year AIST Life Member.
Steel Manufacturers Association: Eight Officers Elected Including AIST Past President
03 February 2026 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) announced its board of directors has elected eight officers to the 2026–2028 executive committee, including Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI)’s Barry Schneider as its chair.
GSCC Announces Record: 12 Nucor Mills Receive Certification for Green Hot-Rolled Steel Products
21 January 2026 - The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) announced it has certified hot-rolled steel products from a record-breaking 12 Nucor Corp. mills under the Steel Climate Standard.
Worldwide Steel Demand Could Rise in 2026, World Steel Association Says
16 October 2025 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is forecasting a stagnant year for global steel demand, with modest recovery to come in 2026.
USW Mourns Passing of Its Former President
22 September 2025 - The United Steelworkers (USW) announced its former international president for more than 18 years, Leo. W. Gerard, passed away on Sunday.
Steel Dynamics Rolls its First Aluminum Coils
17 June 2025 - Steel Dynamics Inc.’s new aluminum business reached a milestone over the weekend, rolling its first hot coils on Sunday.
Narendran: India Will See Significant, But Constrained, Growth
17 June 2025 - India’s steel production will likely reach 200 million to 250 million metric tons by the end of this decade, according to Tata Steel chief executive officer T V Narendran.
Ternium CEO Urges Greater U.S.-Mexico Cooperation
17 June 2025 - The U.S. and Mexico have a shared desire to promote manufacturing within their borders, a goal that could be realized through greater cooperation on trade policy, Ternium’s chief executive said on Tuesday.
AISI Names New Directors to the Board
03 June 2025 - The American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) board of directors announced they have named four new members during their general meeting in Washington, D.C.
AIST: Key Staff Transitions
02 June 2025 - AIST executive director Ron Ashburn has announced the retirement of Mark Didiano from his role as general manager of administration as well as other structural changes to the association’s staff roster..
