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U. S. Steel to Build DRI Plant on Big River Steel Works Campus

“Our new direct reduced iron (DRI) plant at Big River Steel Works in Arkansas will propel our mini-mill segment toward industry leadership in advanced, sustainable steel production,” said Amanda Malkowski, U. S. Steel spokeswoman. 

The company said the DRI plant will use DR-grade pellets from its Minnesota ore facility. It will produce DRI feedstock for electric arc furnaces for steel mills. 

“It will bolster our raw materials edge and strengthen a dependable domestic supply chain. This investment highlights our partnership with Nippon Steel as we collaborate to execute impactful projects,” Malkowski continued. 

A timetable for the new facility’s construction has not yet been released.