Steel News

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Announces Changes in Executive Leadership

10 October 2025 - The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) board of directors announced it has appointed Trudi Dunlap as its executive director and chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2026.

Primetals Technologies Completes Modernization Project for Sterling Steel

09 October 2025 - Primetals Technologies has successfully completed upgrading 16 DC drives for Sterling Steel Co. LLC’s rolling mill stands in Sterling, Ill., USA.

thyssenkrupp Steel Stakeholder Ends Joint Venture Talks

08 October 2025 - Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has ended discussions with thyssenkrupp AG over a proposed 50-50 venture for its steel unit and is handing back the stake it already bought in the business, deferring to thyssenkrupp’s wishes to pursue a deal with Jindal Steel International.

European Commission Proposes Plan to Protect EU Steel Sector From Global Overcapacity

08 October 2025 - The European Commission has presented a proposal aimed at protecting the EU steel sector from unfair impacts of global overcapacity and to ensure the long-term viability of the industry.

Maruichi Stainless Tube Taps SMS group for Complete Production Line for Extruded Stainless Steel Tubes

08 October 2025 - Manufacturer of stainless steel tubes, Maruichi Stainless Tube Co. Ltd., has tapped SMS group to supply a complete production line for the manufacture of extruded stainless steel tubes for its new greenfield project in Shimonoseki, Japan.

Robe River Joint Venture to Invest US$733 Million for Extension of West Angelas Iron Ore Mine

07 October 2025 - The Robe River Joint Venture, composed of Rio Tinto, Mitsui and Nippon Steel, will invest US$733 million to develop the West Angelas Sustaining Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Primetals Technologies Delivers 20-High Silicon Steel Mill to LY Steel

07 October 2025 - LY Steel has successfully rolled its first coil of high-quality silicon steel on Primetals Technologies’ split-type 20-high HZ mill in Loudi, China.

Outokumpu Announces Changes in Leadership Team

06 October 2025 - Outokumpu announced it has appointed Johann Steiner as president of business area Americas as of 6 October.

Jindal Stainless Launches Stainless Steel Fabrication Unit

06 October 2025 - Jindal Stainless Steelway Ltd., owned by Jindal Stainless, has launched its first stainless steel fabrication unit in Washivali, Mumbai, India.