Steel News

U. S. Steel Restarts Battery Involved in Clairton Coke Plant Accident

24 October 2025 - United States Steel Corporation announced battery #14, the battery involved in the Clairton Coke Plant accident in August, is back on-line.

SDI: Solid Demand, and Greater Contribution From Texas Mill, Drive Record Q3 Shipments

22 October 2025 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) reported record third-quarter steel shipments and began shipping biocarbon from its new facility in Mississippi, the company has reported.

Cleveland-Cliffs Says It Might Begin Mining Rare Earths

21 October 2025 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is exploring the potential of entering the rare earths mining business, the company has said.

ABB to Deliver Main Electrical Infrastructure for SSAB’s New Mini-Mill

21 October 2025 - ABB announced it has been contracted by SSAB to deliver the main electrical infrastructure for its new fossil-free mini-mill in Luleå, Sweden.

SMS group Taps Systems Spray-Cooled to Supply Equipment for SSAB’s EAF Project

17 October 2025 - SMS group has tapped Systems Spray-Cooled of The Systems Group for design and supply of Spray-Cooled™ equipment for SSAB’s new electric arc furnace (EAF) in Oxelösund, Sweden.

U. S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant Accident: Engineering Design & Testing Corp. Releases Preliminary Findings

17 October 2025 - Forensic consulting firm Engineering Design & Testing Corp. (EDT), retained by United States Steel Corporation, has released its preliminary findings regarding its ongoing investigation into the Clairton Coke Plant accident which took place in August.

Hybar CEO Unveils US$1 Billion Rebar Production Expansion Plan

17 October 2025 - David Stickler, chief executive officer of Hybar LLC in Osceola, Ark., USA, announced plans for a US$1 billion second rebar facility, Hybar 2, as part of the US$3 billion he hopes to invest in Mississippi County in the next couple years, reported the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

SMS group’s Strip Guiding System Modernizes Salzgitter Flachstahl’s Hot Strip Mill

16 October 2025 - SMS group has successfully upgraded Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH’s 7-stand hot strip mill with implementation of the X-Pact® Centerline Control system.

NAS Turns to KOCKS for Reducing and Sizing Block

16 October 2025 - North American Stainless (NAS) has turned to KOCKS for a reducing and sizing block (RSB®) 370++/6 in the latest 5.0 design for its facility in Ghent, Ky., USA.

Stegra Enters New Financing Round for Green Steel Plant

15 October 2025 - Stegra announced it is entering a new financing round for the construction of the first large-scale green steel plant in Boden, Sweden.

Gestamp, Hydnum Steel Partner to Use Clean Steel Produced With Green Hydrogen

13 October 2025 - Gestamp and Hydnum Steel have signed an agreement to use clean steel produced with renewable energy and green hydrogen for automotive component manufacturing.

Salzgitter AG, Oldendorff Team Up for Decarbonization of Maritime Iron Ore Transport

13 October 2025 - Salzgitter AG subsidiary, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, has entered into a long-term agreement with Oldendorff Carriers to reduce carbon emissions in the maritime transport of iron ore.

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.

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.

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.

Esmark Appoints New CEO of Esmark Steel Group, Esmark International

03 October 2025 - Esmark Steel Group, a subsidiary of Esmark, Inc., announced it has appointed Jack Biegalski as chief executive officer, effective 1 October. Biegalski succeeds Roberto Alvarez in the position; Alvarez has been named chief executive officer of Esmark International.

Danieli, Kanthal and EMSTEEL Launch Pilot Project for Electric Process Gas Heating

30 September 2025 - Danieli, Kanthal and Emirates Steel Arkan (EMSTEEL) have launched a pilot project for the electrification of process gas heating at the direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in Abu Dhabi.

CSB Releases Update on U. S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant Accident

30 September 2025 - The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its investigation into the United States Steel Corporation Clairton coke plant accident that occurred in August.