Steel News

thyssenkrupp Steel, Smart Steel Technologies Launch Intelligent Scheduling System

21 August 2025 - thyssenkrupp Steel has teamed up with Smart Steel Technologies to launch an intelligent scheduling system for its modernized production network in Duisburg, Germany.

Shandong Zhongxin Taps Primetals Technologies for Coupled Pickling Line, Tandem Cold Mill

21 August 2025 - Primetals Technologies has been tapped to deliver a coupled pickling line and tandem cold mill (PLTCM) for Chinese steel producer Shandong Zhongxin’s plant in Lin Yi, China.

Merrill Steel to Open US$32 Million Manufacturing Facility

20 August 2025 - Steel fabrication company Merrill Steel has chosen to build its more than US$32 million new manufacturing facility in Osceola, Ark., USA.

Magneco/Metrel Establishes New R&D Facility

20 August 2025 - Magneco/Metrel announced it has created a new research and development (R&D) facility dedicated to the advancement of next-generation refractory products in Walnut, Ill.

Leeco Steel Orders High-Powered 50 KW Fiber Laser From Cutlite

20 August 2025 - North American steel plate supplier Leeco Steel has purchased a high-powered 50 KW fiber laser cutting system from Cutlite to be installed at its Alvarado, Texas, facility.

Mexico to Propose Reinstatement of North American Steel Committee

20 August 2025 - Mexico plans to propose the idea of bringing back a committee composed of steel companies from both Mexico and the U.S., and government trade officials from both countries, said Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez Romano, Mexico’s deputy economy minister for trade.

Report: Hundreds of Derivative Products Added to Section 232 Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

19 August 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration added hundreds of derivative products to the list of goods subject to the 50% Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, Reuters reported.

Tsingshan to Invest US$800 Million in its Zimbabwe Steel Plant

19 August 2025 - Chinese nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group, through its unit Dinson Iron and Steel Co., will invest US$800 million in its steel plant in central Zimbabwe, Reuters reported.

Zekelman Industries Announces Changes in Leadership

19 August 2025 - North American steel pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries announced it has made three leadership appointments to its executive team.

Steel Dynamics to Fully Acquire New Process Steel

19 August 2025 - After acquiring a minority stake in its largest flat-rolled customer more than three years ago, Steel Dynamics Inc. is buying the remaining equity interest in the business, the steelmaker said on Tuesday.

U.S. Universities Awarded US$5 Million to Develop Military Steel

18 August 2025 - Faculty teams at University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), and their colleagues from Mississippi State University have been awarded US$5 million to develop new steels for the U.S. Navy.

Danieli Acquires Portion of Novastilmec, Looks to Expand Business

18 August 2025 - Danilei announced it has reached a cooperation agreement to acquire 30% of Italian company Novastilmec in Garbagnate Monastero and expand the business.

POSCO Group, JSW Steel Partner to Assess Indian Integrated Steel Plant

18 August 2025 - POSCO Group and JSW Steel have signed a nonbinding heads of agreement (HoA) to look into setting up an integrated steel plant in India.

Trump to Announce Tariffs on Steel Imports in Coming Weeks

15 August 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump said today that he will announce tariffs on imports of steel and semiconductor chips within the coming weeks, Reuters reported.

SME Selects Incoming Executive Director and CEO

14 August 2025 - The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has selected Melissa Russell to become its next executive director and chief executive officer, succeeding Dave Kanagy.

Inductotherm Celebrates Successful Commissioning of Steel Melting System

14 August 2025 - Global induction heating and melting technology company Inductotherm Group announced it has successfully commissioned its 14 MW insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)-based VIP-I® system at a leading steel mill.

Metso Completes Service Center Expansion

13 August 2025 - Metso Corp. announced today that it has completed the expansion of its service center in Antofagasta, Chile.

JSP Taps Primetals Technologies to Upgrade Plate Mill

13 August 2025 - Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) has tapped Primetals Technologies to supply and implement a level 1 and 2 automation system upgrade at its 5-m plate mill in Angul, India.

U. S. Steel Clairton Coke Plant Accident Investigation Underway

12 August 2025 - Local and state officials as well as United States Steel Corporation executives on Tuesday said the investigation of a fatal explosion at the company’s Clairton coke works will be both thorough and transparent.

EMSTEEL First Company in MENA to Receive ResponsibleSteel Certification

12 August 2025 - EMSTEEL’s steel business, Emirates Steel Industries, has become the first company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to receive ResponsibleSteelTM Core Site Certification.