Steel Times International Issue
January/February 2026

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Leader

By Matthew Moggridge.

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News round-up

The latest global steel news.

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Innovations

New tech, new contracts.

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USA update

US domestic sales rise.

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Latin America update

The impact of decarbonisation.

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India update

Quality Control Order suspended.

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China

Redefining China’s steel role.

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Technology

Momentum returns in 2026?

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Country report: Oman

Oman’s green iron and steel hub.

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Automotive

Stalled on clean steel.

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Conference report

Driving a sustainable future.

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Decarbonisation

GHG emissions tracking.

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The year ahead

Follow the energy!

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Digitalisation

Digital solutions for quality management.

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Minimills

Roll on minimills, roll on...

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Perspectives: BSL

BSL explains CAP technology.

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History

The Carron Company - Falkirk, Scotland.