“We’re excited about supporting the sustainability journey of our customers in the mining industry. Fossil-free steel has the same high quality as traditional steel but with hardly any environmental impact. It will help to reduce our customers’ carbon footprint and offer a competitive advantage in the market,” said Johnny Sjöström, head of SSAB Special Steels. 

SSAB said that under a letter of intent with Sandvik’s mining and rock solutions business, Sandvik is securing needed volumes and also will be allowed to apply for early sample deliveries of fossil-fuel-free steel.