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U. S. Steel to Build DRI Plant on Big River Steel Works Campus
11/13/2025 - United States Steel Corporation confirmed it will build its direct reduced iron plant on the Big River Steel Works campus in Osceola, Ark., USA, reported Talk Business & Politics.
“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.
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.
