Steel News

Mechel Appoints New CEO

02 January 2014 - Mechel OAO, a leading Russian mining and metals company, announced the appointment of the company's senior vice-president for economics and management Oleg Korzhov as Mechel OAO's chief executive officer.

EVRAZ Expanding Supply of Railroad Products to Europe

02 January 2014 - VUZ, a European certificating authority for rail transport, has issued EVRAZ a compliance certificate (TSI) for all rolled railway wheels with a diameter of 920 mm of design type BA 318.

New Millennium Iron Provides Another Update on Taconite Project Progress

02 January 2014 - New Millennium Iron Corp. (NML) provided an update on the progress of the Taconite Project Feasibility Study (TFS), which is being jointly undertaken by Tata Steel Limited and NML, and financed by the parties on a 64%/36% basis, respectively.

Outokumpu Supplies Heat-Resistant Stainless Steel for Thermal Power Plant in India

01 January 2014 - Outokumpu is supplying 700 tonnes of high performance grade heat-resistant stainless steel to the Indian engineering company, Thermax Limited, for the construction of a thermal power plant in India.

Gerdau Receives 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Award in Florida

31 December 2013 - The Gerdau mill in Jacksonville, Fla., received the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year award from the Manufacturers Association of Florida, an organization which exists to improve the business environment for manufacturers in Florida.

EVRAZ Launches Rolling Mill in Kazakhstan

31 December 2013 - EVRAZ plc announced completion of construction and launch of its light section rolling mill in Kostanay, Kazakhstan.

Khartsyzsk Pipe's Certified by Ukrainian Safety Organization

31 December 2013 - TUV Nord Ukraine certified Khartsyzsk Pipe's products for compliance with EC 305/2011/EU. Khartsyzsk Pipe is part of the Metinvest group.

Nucor Announces Successful Start-Up of DRI Facility in Louisiana

30 December 2013 - Nucor Corp. announced the successful start-up of production at its direct reduced iron (DRI) facility in St. James Parish, La.

Pipes from Khartsyzsk Pipe Used in Central Asia-China Gas Pipeline

30 December 2013 - Metinvest Group's Khartsyzsk Pipe (Donetsk Region, Ukraine) manufactured over 1 million tons of large diameter pipes for construction of the Central Asia-China gas pipeline.

EVRAZ Welcomes Northern Gateway Ruling

27 December 2013 - Diversified steel manufacturer EVRAZ North America welcomed the 19 December 2013 ruling by the Joint Review Panel, which brings the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Project a significant step closer to final approval.

Cliffs Natural Resources Reaches New Labor Agreement with USW in Quebec

27 December 2013 - Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced an agreement with the United Steelworkers (SW) union for a new six-year labor contract that will cover approximately 229 represented workers at Cliffs' Pointe Noire operation in Quebec.

Salzgitter AG Establishes New Group Management Board

27 December 2013 - As part of the "Salzgitter AG 2015" reorganization project the Salzgitter Group has established a new Group organization structure that takes effect as of 1 January 2014.

Mikhailovsky GOK Confirms Compliance of Management Systems with International Standards

27 December 2013 - Mikhailovsky GOK (part of Metalloinvest) confirmed compliance of its integrated management systems with international standards of quality, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection.

AK Steel Honors Women For Strength, Courage, Compassion And Leadership

26 December 2013 - In recognition of women who have overcome obstacles to make a positive difference in the lives of others, the AK Steel Foundation is underwriting the Steel Magnolia Awards — honoring four women who reside in the vicinity of AK Steel's corporate headquarters and plant operations.

POSCO Introduces Supplier Quality Certification

25 December 2013 - POSCO introduced the POSCO Supplier Quality Certification, POSQC, for the first time this year, and will award quality certification certificates to material providers and external partner companies that receive excellent results.

Metinvest Tests Welding Process with a New Steel Grade

25 December 2013 - Metinvest, in partnership with ESAB, a leading Ukrainian producer of welding materials and equipment, has developed a welding process for S460M grade steel (DSTU EN 10025-4:2007) and tested the process at a recognized research institution.