Environmentally-friendly production of steel bars in Spain
These extra-low-NOx flameless burners are capable of operating with both natural gas and a blend of natural gas and hydrogen
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Newcastle blast furnace: 5 382 carbon blocks, 14 047 refractory bricks
ArcelorMittal South Africa average capacity utilisation decreased from 59% in the 2021 comparable period to 42% in 2022 and should
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AMSA: SA steel consumption for H1 2022 decreased by 14%
Global crude steel production decreased to 949 million tonnes due largely to plant idling because of pandemic-related lockdowns, high inventories
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New BOF process control system for steelmaking
Primetals Technologies is modernizing the entire process control system at voestalpine’s LD3 steel plant in Linz, Austria. In June 2022,
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BOF converter starts up at ArcelorMittal’s steel plant in Gent
Recently, a new LD converter (BOF) implemented by Primetals Technologies was started up at ArcelorMittal Belgium’s steel plant in Gent,
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ArcelorMittal SA to develop two 100MW renewable energy projects
ArcelorMittal South Africa has shown stronger headline earnings of R3 025 million for 2022 (2021: R2 482 million) were supported
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WORLD: June 2022 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 158.1 million tonnes (Mt)
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Rio Tinto expands low-carbon billet production in Canada
ALMA, Quebec – Rio Tinto is investing US$188 million (CA$240 million) to increase the production capacity for low-carbon, high value
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EAF using zero-carbon electricity will come to dominate steelmaking
With steelmaking accounting for at least 7% of global carbon emissions, pressure is mounting for the industry to decarbonise. That
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May 2022 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 169.5 million tonnes (Mt)
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World Steel in Figures 2022
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2022 edition of World Steel in Figures. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of
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AMSA capacity utilisation increased from 42% in 2020 to 60% in 2021
Excluding Saldanha Works, which through an orderly and commercial wind-down was placed under care and maintenance early in the second
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Acquisition of G Steel and G J Steel, integrated steel mills in Thailand
Nippon Steel Corp. will acquire shares in G Steel and GJ Steel to make them subsidiaries. G Steel and G
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March 2022 world crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.0 million tonnes (Mt)
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Steel: developed countries recovered more strongly than developing ones
Global crude steel production increased to 1 910 million tonnes for 2021 off a vigorous recovery in demand, returning to
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Steel micro-alloying by rare earth metals
In micro-alloying, the microstructure and texture are influenced by solid dissolution and the reaction of the solid phase, and hence
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ArcelorMittal SA reports strongest annual earnings since 2008
Despite the volatility from the ongoing presence and repercussions of Covid-19 and its various variants, 2021 was an exceptionally strong
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worldsteel Short Range Outlook April 2022
Brussels, Belgium – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2022 and 2023. worldsteel
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Azovstal no longer produces steel, nests last Mariupol resistance
Mariupol’s Azovstal Iron and Steel Works has always played a dominant role in the port city’s economy but it became
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JSW Steel’s crude steel production grows 38% FY2022
For the full year ended March 31, 2022, JSW Steel’s crude steel production stood at 21.47 million tonnes on consolidated
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JSW Steel orders Danieli high-productivity straightening lines
JSW Steel has ordered from Danieli two complete straightening lines for the conditioning of rolled steel bars for Salem Works,
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Rio Tinto and BlueScope to explore low carbon-steelmaking pathways
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto and BlueScope will work together to explore low-carbon steelmaking pathways using Pilbara iron ores, including
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Sidenor’s innovative approach results in 600 mm dia bloom casting
In line with its innovative approach to contribute with the presence of new products in its markets, Sidenor will soon
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World February 2022 crude steel production
BRUSSELS – World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 142.7 million
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Does steel have a bright green future?
The nature and expanse of technological innovation required for green steel ventures to succeed is not unique. The decarbonisation of
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January 2022 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 155.0 million tonnes (Mt)
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STEEL: Digital disruption and application of emerging technologies
When we consider the impact of digital disruption on organisations, steel companies tend to be overlooked. However, the fact is
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Robots and drones in the steelmaking industry
Use of robots in the steel industry is not a new trend. Today, robots come with artificial intelligence embedded with
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STEELMAKING: Internet of things and artificial intelligence
According to International Data Corporation (IDC), a total of USD 6 trillion has been spent on Internet of things (IoT)
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The Indian steel industry: Growth and challenges
Steel has contributed immensely towards India’s economic growth. This is evident from the similar growth patterns of India’s GDP and
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