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Steelmakers urge EU to "defend the integrity of ETS1
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (332+ words) Published 2nd July, 2026 by Pete Downham Major European steelmakers have published a joint statement in which they urge the EU to "defend the integrity of ETS1 and avoid measures that artificially depress the carbon price. Outokumpu, SSAB, Salzgitter AG, Saarstahl, Dillinger, and…...
The 2nd European Steel Scrap and Circular Economy Forum 2026 is about
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (384+ words) As the global drive toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy continues to accelerate, the steel industry faces unprecedented pressure to mitigate its environmental impact while maintaining industrial competitiveness. To address these pressing challenges, ECV International is proud to announce…...
Another difficult year for European steel
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (477+ words) Published 30th June, 2026 by Matthew Moggridge The European steel market remains under significant pressure despite modest improvements in demand, according to EUROFER's Economic and Steel Market Outlook 2026-2027. Apparent steel consumption increased by 4. 4% in 2025. However, the rebound was largely driven by exceptional…...
Hybar rasies over $1bn for scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (276+ words) Published 29th June, 2026 by Pete Downham Hybar has raised $1. 1bn to build a second environmentally sustainable scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill immediately next to its existing rebar mill in Arkansas. The new mill will increase Hybar's rebar production capacity to approximately…...
Tata Steel "disappointed" by UK quotas
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (313+ words) Published 26th June, 2026 by Pete Downham Tata Steel UK CEO, Rajesh Nair, has stated they are "disappointed" by the UK"s new steel quotas due to take effect from 1st July. The Government is set to reduce the overall quota volumes of…...
US Steel invests $475m in Quench and Tempering Line
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (285+ words) Published 25th June, 2026 by Pete Downham US Steel is set to invest approximately $475m for the installation of a Quench and Tempering (Q&T) Line at Fairfield Tubular Operations, Alabama. The investment will add internal capacity for heat-treated products to support the growth…...
US Steel's positive impact on Alabama highlighted in new report
1+ week, 5+ day ago (171+ words) Published 19th June, 2026 by Matthew Moggridge United States Steel Corporation (US Steel) has released the findings of its first economic impact study of'its operations in'Alabama, showing that the company generated $536. 2 million in total economic impact in the fiscal Year 2024, supported 1, 963 jobs…...
Lead the Charge slams Hyundai over controversial coal mine links
1+ week, 6+ day ago (384+ words) Published 18th June, 2026 by Matthew Moggridge Members of the Lead the Charge network are calling on South Korean steelmaker Hyundai to strengthen oversight of its supply chains following an expos" on Korean tv that linked the company to a controversial Mozambique…...
Fives to supply full electrical steel lines to Sanbao Group
2+ week, 2+ day ago (219+ words) Published 16th June, 2026 by Pete Downham Fives has signed a contract with Fujian Kunbao New Materials, part of Sanbao Group, to design and supply two strip process lines for electrical steel production in Zhangzhou, China. Each line will have an annual…...
British Steel signs shirt sponsorship deal with Scunthorpe United
2+ week, 3+ day ago (293+ words) Published 15th June, 2026 by Pete Downham British Steel has signed a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Scunthorpe United for the 2026/27 football season. British Steel is headquartered in Scunthorpe, with the agreement coming as The Iron competes for promotion in the National…...