Steel News

SSAB CEO: EU, U.S. Need Cooperative Solutions to Overcapacity

18 June 2025 - As market economies, the European Union and the United States needs to work together on combatting global overcapacity, SSAB’s chief executive said Wednesday.

Nippon Steel, U. S. Steel Finalize US$14.9 Billion Acquisition

18 June 2025 - Nippon Steel Corp and United States Steel Corporation on Wednesday finalized their US$14.9 billion merger, cementing a historic partnership that is expected to bring billions of dollars in new investment to U. S. Steel's facilities.

Nucor Expects Profitable Q2: Increased Earnings

18 June 2025 - Nucor Corp. announced today that it expects its second quarter earnings to increase across all three of its operating segments, with the largest increase in the steel mills segment.

U.K. Government Makes £500 Million Rail Contract to Save British Steel Jobs

18 June 2025 - The British government is in talks to finalize a £500 million rail steel deal between Network Rail and British Steel in an effort to protect thousands of jobs, reported Reuters.

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.

Goncalves: Heightened Steel Tariff Could Help Solidify USMCA

17 June 2025 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s chief executive defended President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 50% tariff on imported steel, arguing that the higher rate would encourage Canada and Mexico to put a halt to steel transshipments.

Danieli to Modernize North Star BlueScope Facility

17 June 2025 - North Star BlueScope has selected Danieli to modernize the original runout table laminar cooling system and install a new additional downcoiler #3 at its quality strip production facility in Delta, Ohio.

Trump Approves Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 Billion Purchase of U. S. Steel

16 June 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump has approved Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion bid for United States Steel Corporation after both companies signed an agreement with the Treasury Department resolving national security concerns, reported Reuters.

Outokumpu and Alstom Form Partnership to Supply Green Stainless Steel for Metro Cars

16 June 2025 - Outokumpu announced it has formed a partnership with Alstom for the supply of Outokumpu Circle Green® to be used in the latest generation of Alstom Metropolis metro cars.

thyssenkrupp Taps Primetals Technologies to Modernize Slab Sizing Press

16 June 2025 - Primetals Technologies announced it has received a contract from thyssenkrupp to modernize its slab sizing press at hot strip mill No. 2 in Duisburg, Germany.

Report: Trump Says U.S. Has “Golden Share” in U. S. Steel

13 June 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump said part of a potential deal for Nippon Steel to buy United States Steel Corporation includes the U.S. having a “golden share” in the company, Reuters reported.

ArcelorMittal Announces Wire Drawing Mill Closure

12 June 2025 - ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada announced Wednesday it will be closing its wire drawing mill in Hamilton, Ont., Canada.

SSAB to Supply Recycled Steel to Volvo Cars

12 June 2025 - Volvo Cars announced it has signed an agreement with SSAB for the supply of recycled and near-zero emissions steel for serial production deliveries beginning in 2025.

Report: Industry Faces Existential Crisis

12 June 2025 - Europe’s steel industry could be wiped out due to the U.S.’s Section 232 tariffs increase, high energy costs and the influx of cheap Chinese steel, the Guardian reported thyssenkrupp said.

Nucor Mourns Former CEO and Chairman Dave Aycock

11 June 2025 - Nurcor Corp. announced today that former chief executive officer and chairman Dave Aycock passed away on 7 June at the age of 94.

SMS group to Modernize Eight-Strand Concast Billet Caster

11 June 2025 - Reinforcing steel grades manufacturer Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC has tapped SMS group to upgrade its eight-strand Concast continuous caster at its facility in Sohar Port, Sultanate of Oman.

ANDRITZ Receives Final Acceptance from voestalpine

11 June 2025 - ANDRITZ announced it has successfully completed the supply of a continuous pickling line, acid regeneration plant, acid purification plant and silicon removal systems to voestalpine’s cold rolling mill #3 in Linz, Austria.

Danieli to Supply SSAB’s New Green Mini-Mill

10 June 2025 - Danieli announced they have signed a contract to supply SSAB’s new green mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden, following an early service agreement covering the pre- and engineering phases.