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Primetals Technologies Completes Slab Caster Upgrade for thyssenkrupp Steel
20 August 2026 - Primetals Technologies announced it has received the final acceptance certificate from thyssenkrupp Steel for the continuous slab casting machine No. 4 in Duisburg, Germany.
U.S. Looks to Lower Canadian Steel, Automobile Tariffs
20 August 2026 - The U.S. and Canada are in negotiations looking to lower tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Metal Park Prepares for Initial Meltdown of Galvanizing Kettle
19 August 2026 - Metal Park announced its production hub in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, has received enough materials for Galva Hub to begin the initial meltdown of the hot-dip galvanizing kettle.
Chinese Steel On Track For Production Cuts
19 August 2026 - As China’s steel production decreases, its mills adjust to weaker demand while the economy slows, The Edge Singapore reported.
Salzgitter Group Realigns HKM’s Leadership
18 August 2026 - Salzgitter AG announced it will systematically realign the management structure of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH (HKM) for better integration after the acquisition.
Hertha Metals Hits Iron Purity Target, Appoints New Leadership Ahead of New Facility
18 August 2026 - Hertha Metals announced it has met rare earth magnet manufacturer specifications, appointed Alec Glenn as its new vice president of operations and will open a new facility, Chalyx.
Outokumpu Unveils New Agglomeration Plant for Biocoke
18 August 2026 - Outokumpu announced it has inaugurated its new agglomeration plant in Tornio, Finland, allowing for replacement of fossil coke with biomass-based biocoke in ferrochrome production.
Algoma Steel Group Suspends Production Due to Unplanned Outage
17 August 2026 - Algoma Steel Group Inc. announced its Lake Superior Power (LSP) generator facility experienced an unplanned outage on one of its turbine units, resulting in suspended production on its electric arc furnace (EAF).
ArcelorMittal’s Ukraine Plant Suffers Missile Strike
17 August 2026 - ArcelorMittal confirmed today that its operation in Ukraine, ArcelorMittal Kryvih Rih, suffered a missile strike over the weekend, resulting in multiple injuries and casualties.
TYASA Starts Up New Danieli-Supplied SBQ Plant
17 August 2026 - Talleres y Aceros S.A. (TYASA) has started up its new Danieli-supplied special bar quality (SBQ) plant in Ixtaczoquitlán, Mexico, the equipment supplier announced.
