Steel News

BlueScope Opens Door to Discuss Takeover Proposal From SGH, Steel Dynamics

26 February 2026 - BlueScope has asked for further clarification on the takeover proposal from SGH Ltd. and Steel Dynamics Inc., providing a basis on which the company would be willing to discuss further.

U. S. Steel Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary

25 February 2026 - United States Steel Corporation announced its 125th anniversary theme, “Forging Our Future | 125 Years Strong,” celebrating its founding on 25 February 1901.

Boston Metal Hits Setback After Incident at Brazil Facility

24 February 2026 - Boston Metal experienced an equipment failure last month in its Brazil facility which prevented it from hitting an operational milestone required for a funding deal, leading to its decision to lay off 71 people in the U.S., reported Canary Media.

Midrex Names New Managing Director of Midrex India

24 February 2026 - Midrex announced it has promoted Aashima Vadhera to managing director of Midrex India.

Primetals Technologies Receives FAC From Rizhao Steel for Anti-Bulging System on All Five Arvedi ESP Lines

24 February 2026 - Primetals Technologies announced that Rizhao Steel has presented them with a final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the installation of the LevCon Bender Anti-Bulging system on all five of its Arvedi ESP high-speed casters.

Orrcon Steel Increases Production Thanks to the Fully Automated OTO Tube Mill From Fives

24 February 2026 - Australian tube manufacturer and part of BlueScope, Orrcon Steel, has increased production of structural tubes for construction and infrastructure applications at its Unanderra facility with the fully automated OTO tube mill from Fives.

Pacific Steel Group Turns to Systems Spray-Cooled for EAF Project

24 February 2026 - Systems Spray-Cooled™ LLC announced Pacific Steel Group has selected their equipment for its new electric arc furnace (EAF) project in Mojave, Calif., USA.

BMW Group Selects thyssenkrupp to Supply bluemint® Steel

23 February 2026 - thyssenkrupp announced it has been selected to supply bluemint® recycled CO2-reduced steel to the BMW Group beginning in 2026 for use in the outer panels, interior parts and battery housing of the BMW iX3.

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks President’s Use of IEEPA to Impose Tariffs, Voiding Reciprocal Duties

20 February 2026 - In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) does not grant the president the ability to impose tariffs, according to the Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump filing on the official U.S. Supreme Court website.

Nucor Names New Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President

20 February 2026 - Nucor Corp. announced it has promoted John L. “Jack” Sullivan to chief financial officer, treasurer and executive vice president effective 1 March 2026, succeeding Steve Laxton.