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North America
All the latest headlines from NAFTA trading partners: the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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Second Battery Involved in U. S. Steel – Mon Valley Works Accident to Restart
06 February 2026 - United States Steel Corporation announced it has begun the process of restarting Battery #13, the second battery involved in the accident that occurred in August 2025.
Steel Manufacturers Association: Eight Officers Elected Including AIST Past President
03 February 2026 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) announced its board of directors has elected eight officers to the 2026–2028 executive committee, including Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI)’s Barry Schneider as its chair.
Hanwha Ocean to Contribute up to US$250 Million to Algoma Steel For New Facility, Canadian Steel
29 January 2026 - Shipbuilding and submarine manufacturer Hanwha Ocean announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Algoma Steel Inc. to contribute up to US$250 million between the potential development of a structural steel beam mill and the purchase of steel for its products.
Tariffs, End-Market Shifts Fuel Global Metals Industry’s Expansion Into the U.S.
28 January 2026 - Experts estimate there will be rising momentum in 2026 for global metals industry companies to invest or expand into the U.S. using mergers and acquisitions, reported Manufacturing Dive.
Nucor's Newest Sheet Mill in Final Year of Construction
28 January 2026 - Construction of Nucor’s West Virginia sheet mill remains on pace for year-end completion, Nucor chairman and chief executive officer Leon Topalian said on Tuesday.
Millett: SDI Would Maximize Value of BlueScope’s North American Business
28 January 2026 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI)’s offer to buy BlueScope Steel’s North American business was not an opportunistic attempt to gobble up assets on the cheap, but rather an honest and sincere proposal to unlock value and grow the operation, SDI chairman Mark Millett has said.
Alton Steel Announces Closure as Industry Pressures Mount
28 January 2026 - Alton Steel Inc. has confirmed plans to end operations after almost 25 years of steel production, reported the Illinois Business Journal.
Mutares Acquires Greer Steel Co.
22 January 2026 - Mutares SE & Co. KGaA announced it has acquired Greer Steel Co., a cold-rolled strip steel provider based in Dover, Ohio, USA.
GSCC Announces Record: 12 Nucor Mills Receive Certification for Green Hot-Rolled Steel Products
21 January 2026 - The Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC) announced it has certified hot-rolled steel products from a record-breaking 12 Nucor Corp. mills under the Steel Climate Standard.
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