Steel Times International Issue
May/June 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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Amazing facts & figures.
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USA update
Applause for Trump support.
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Latin America update
Javier Milei versus Paolo Rocca.
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India update
Crises engulf mini steel plants.
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Iron ore
The Simandou mining project.
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Process control
Human-centred AI in steelmaking
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China
Reclaiming credibility.
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Automotive
Green steel and the race
to clean cars.
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Iran conflict
Trump wades in.
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Decarbonisation
Decarbonising Scope 3 emissions.
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Decarbonisation
Beyond targets: assessing steelmakers on their climate transition.
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Infrastructure
Driving innovation in steel bridges.
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Process control
One-button steelmaking at Rizhao Steel.
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Analysis & testing
Precision analysis is crucial.
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Decarbonisation
Hydrogen in steel reheating.
52 Perspectives: Q&A Chaintraced
Europe - Our most active market.
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History
SMS A German plant manufacturer
in the world 1871-2021.