Steel News

Acroni Produces X120 Mn12 Grade on Continuous Caster From Primetals Technologies

02 July 2015 - Since early 2015, the continuous caster of Slovenian steelmaker Acroni, d.o.o. (member of SIJ – Slovenian Steel Group) that was modernized by Primetals Technologies also produces X120Mn12 wear resistant grade.

Yong Steel Group Co. Ltd. Extends Lance Tube Life From One Month to One Year With Sandvik Stainless Steel

02 July 2015 - Chinese company extends lance tube life from one month to a year with Sandvik stainless steel Yong Steel Group Co. Ltd, a leading iron and steel producer in China, was able to extend the service life of its pulverized coal injection (PCI) lance tubes – one of the most important blast furnace components – from as little as one month to a year.

Wuhan Iron & Steel Trials CRC Mill at Fangchenggang Plant

01 July 2015 - According to SteelFirst, Central China's Wuhan Iron & Steel (Wugang) produced the first cold rolled coil at its Fangchenggang plant in the country’s southern Guangxi province at the weekend on Monday June 29.

Carpenter Appoints Haniford to Senior Vice President, Specialty Alloys Operations

01 July 2015 - Carpenter Technology Corporation announced that Joseph (Joe) E. Haniford has been named Senior Vice President, Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO), effective Monday, July 13.

Harley Scardoelli Elected Corporate Director of Investor Relations for Gerdau

01 July 2015 - Gerdau announces the election, in meetings of the Boards of Directors of Gerdau S.A. and Metalúrgica Gerdau S.A., of Harley Scardoelli to the office of Corporate Director of Investor Relations, effective 15 July 2015, in view of the resignation of André Pires de Oliveira Dias.

Mechel Reports First Quarter 2015 Operational Results

01 July 2015 - Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announced their operational results for the First Quarter of 2015.

India to Ship 16.5 Million Tons of Iron Ore to Japan, South Korea Over Three Years

30 June 2015 - The Indian government approved the renewal of agreement for supplying up to 16.5 million tonnes (MT) of high grade iron ore to steel plants in Japan and South Korea over three years till March 2018.

U. S. Steel President And CEO Mario Longhi Commends President Obama For Strengthening Trade Enforcement Laws

29 June 2015 - Today United States Steel Corporation President and CEO Mario Longhi commended President Barack Obama as he signed the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation into law.

TimkenSteel Opens Technology Center for SBQ Steel Research

29 June 2015 - TimkenSteel, a leader in customized alloy steel products and services, recently opened a $5 million technology center at its Northeast Ohio corporate campus that gives the company a unique advantage in achieving clean special bar quality (SBQ) steel and developing new steel grades.

ArcelorMittal Rebars Reinforce Poland's New Landmark Bridge

29 June 2015 - An iconic new bridge being constructed across the river Wislok in Rzeszow, Poland, features 900 tonnes of rebars produced at ArcelorMittal Warszawa.

AIC Gets Final Acceptance Certificate for a Revamping Project in Siderperu, Gerdau Group

29 June 2015 - AIC has successfully accomplished the roughing shear revamping project in SiderPeru, Tren 2, located in Nuevo Chimbote, Ancash - Peru and received the final acceptance certificate.

AHMSA Threatens More Job Cuts Over Dumping

29 June 2015 - Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA), one of Mexico's largest steelmakers, could cut a further 4,000 jobs if the government does not take radical measures to stop dumping in the industry, Reuters reports.

ArcelorMittal Produces First AHSS at Vega do Sul Plant in Brazil

26 June 2015 - As reported by Automotive Business, ArcelorMittal has produced its first coil of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) at its Vega do Sul flat steel rolling mill in Southern Brazil.

Alpha Natural Resources Idles North Fork No. 7 Mine

26 June 2015 - Alpha Natural Resources said Monday is has idled the North Fork No. 7 metallurgical coal mine in Letcher County, Kentucky, says a report by Platts.

Contractor Electrocuted at AK Steel Ashland Works Dies

26 June 2015 - According to a report by the Huntington Herald-Dispatch, officials believe electrocution caused the death of a contractor performing tests on substations at AK Steel Ashland Works on 23 June.

U. S. Steel President And CEO Applauds Congress For The Passage Of Trade Promotion Authority And Trade Adjustment Assistance

25 June 2015 - Today United States Steel Corporation President and CEO Mario Longhi issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) bills.

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Announces Investigation into Antidumping and Countervailing Duties of Corrosion-Resistant Steel

25 June 2015 - On 24 June 2015, the United States Department of Commerce submitted announced that it will initiate antidumping duty and countervailing duty investigations of imports of corrosion-resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, Korea and Taiwain.