'Latin American Steel: A retrospective in 101 essays' is a collection of reprints of pages from Steel Times International of articles authored by Dr Germano Mendes De Paula, Professor of Economics at the Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU), Brazil.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
2000 UPDATES
1. ‘Economics of the Brazilian Steel Industry: privatisation, restructuring and perspectives’. Steel Times International, v. 24, No. 1, pp. 22-24, January 2000;
2. ‘Gerdau’s Move into US Market’. Steel Times International, v. 24, No. 2, pp. 46-47, March 2000;
3. ‘Ahmsa’s Financial Crisis and the Mexican Steel Restructure’. Steel Times International, v. 24, No. 3, pp. 51-52, May 2000;
4. ‘Good News from Venezuela’. Steel Times International, v. 24, No. 4, pp. 39-40, July 2000;
5. ‘CSN – Ambiton for Growth’. Steel Times International, v. 24, No. 5, pp. 45-47, September 2000;
6. ‘Techint Enters Round Two of Globalisation’. Steel Times International, v. 24, No. 6, pp. 43-44, November 2000;
2001 UPDATES
7. ‘CAP’s Niche and Inward Strategy’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 1, pp. 39, January 2001;
8. ‘The Marriage of Acindar & Belgo-Mineira’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 2, pp. 50, March 2001;
9. ‘The Divorce of CVRD and CSN’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 3, pp. 47-48, May 2001;
10. ‘New Ironmaking Technologies in Latin America’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 4, pp. 43-44, July 2001;
11. ‘IMSA´s Development Strategy: one step back but two forward’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 5, pp. 55-56, September 2001;
12. ‘Latin American Players in the International Slab Market: Part 1’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 8, pp. 50-51, November 2001;
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13. ‘ILAFA 2000 Conference: Latin America Continues To Export’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 1, pp. 35-36, January 2001;
2002 UPDATES
14. ‘Latin American Players in the International Slab Market: Part 2’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 9, p. 52, December 2001- January 2002
15. ‘Gerdau’s Take Over of Açominas By Stealth’. Steel Times International, v. 26, No. 3, pp. 45-46, March 2002;
16. ‘New Challenges for the Peruvian Steel Industry’. Steel Times International, v. 26, No. 5, pp. 55, May 2002;
17. ‘Acesita’s Corporate and Industrial Restructuring’. Steel Times International, v. 26, No. 7-8, p. 50, July-August 2002;
18. ‘CSN´s Marriage to Corus – Part 1: Hurdles’. Steel Times International, v. 26, No. 9, p. 56, September 2002;
19. ‘CSN’s Marriage to Corus – Part 2: Reasons’. Steel Times International, v. 26, No. 10, p. 38, November 2002;
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20. ILAFA 2001: ‘Latin American Steel Suffers High Uncertainty’. Steel Times International, v. 25, No. 9, pp. 45-46, December 2001- January 2002;
2003 UPDATES
21. ‘CSN’s Perspectives: a company decision, a national debate’. Steel Times International, v. 27, No. 1, p. 6, December 2002- January 2003;
22. ‘Crisis Hits Confidence in Venezuelan Iron and Steel’, Steel Times International, v. 27, No. 2, p. 40, February-March 2003;
23. ‘A Third Wave of Investments in the Brazilian Steel Industry’. Steel Times International, v. 27, No. 3, pp. 52-54, April-May 2003;
24. ‘AHMSA’s Endless Soap Opera’. Steel Times International, v. 27, No. 6, p. 58, September 2003;
25. ‘Tenaris: benefits of internationalisation’. Steel Times International, v. 27, No. 7, p. 42, October 2003;
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26. ‘Brazilian Steel Institute Conference: new government, old problems’. Steel Times International, v. 27, No. 5, pp. 33-35, July-August 2003;
2004 UPDATES
27. ‘The BNDES Bank and the Brazilian Steel Industry’. Steel Times International, v. 28, No. 1, p. 53, December 2003 – January 2004;
28. ‘Revival of Colombia’s Acerías Paz del Río’, Steel Times International, v. 28, No. 2, p. 49, February-March 2004;
29. ‘Hylsamex’s Spin-Off’. Steel Times International, v. 28, No. 4, p. 49, May-June 2004;
30. ‘GalvaSud: a sole carrier’. Steel Times International, v. 28, No. 6, p. 60, September 2004;
31. ‘Sidenor: adjusting its portfolio in Latin America’. Steel Times International, v. 28, No. 8, p. 52, November 2004;
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32. ‘ILAFA 2003: Optimism owtweighs pessimism’. Steel Times International, v. 28, No. 1, pp. 42-45, December 2003 – January 2004;
2005 UPDATES
33. ‘Siderar: growth based on optimisation’. Steel Times International, v. 29, No. 1, p. 11, January 2005;
34. ‘Revival of Mexican Steel’. Steel Times International, v. 29, No. 3, p. 14, April 2005;
35. ‘Gerdau and the Pacific Drift’. Steel Times International, v. 29, No. 4, p. 18, May-June 2005;
36. ‘V&M do Brasil: investments, verticalisation and the Kyoto Protocol’. Steel Times International, v. 29, No. 6, p. 16, September 2005;
37. ‘Ternium: three in one for eternity’. Steel Times International, v. 29, No. 8, p. 18, November-December 2005;
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38. ‘ILAFA 2004 Conference: How long can the ‘fair breeze’ persist?’ Steel Times International, v. 29, No. 1, pp. 40-44, March 2005;
39. ‘Belgo-Mineira Piracicaba: turning an old site into a ‘green field’ plant.’. Steel Times International, v. 29, No. 2, pp. 33-34, March 2005;
2006 UPDATES
40. ‘Arcelor Brasil: breaking traditional paradigms’. Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 1, p. 17, January-February 2006;
41. ‘Venezuelan Steel Industry: the decisive role of the State’. Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 2, p. 12, March 2006;
42. ‘SIMEC and Gerdau: crossing national borders in special long products’ Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 3, p. 12, April 2006;
43. ‘Ceará Steel Finally Breaks Ground in NE Brazil’. Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 4, p. 16, May-June 2006;
44. Trinidad & Tobago: a rising star for gas-based production’. Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 5, p. 16, July-August 2006;
45. ‘CAP: How Long Can It Stay Independent?’ Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 6, p. 16, September 2006;
46. ‘Maverick’s Acquisition: Tenaris Expands Again’. Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 7, p. 18, October 2006;
47. ‘Brazilian Tinplate: a panorama of the market’. Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 8, p. 15, November-December 2006;
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48. ‘ILAFA 2005 Conference: the China effect, consolidation and bets for 2006’. Steel Times International, v. 30, No. 1, pp. 40-46, January-February 2006;
2007 UPDATES
49. ‘Consolidation in the Mexican Steel Industry’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 1, p. 10, January-February 2007;
50. ‘Usiminas’ Corporate Restructuring’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 2, p. 16, March 2007;
51. ‘Argentina’s Steel Industry: the benefits of the macroeconomic recovery’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 3, p. 18, April 2007;
52. ‘Aceráis Paz Del Rio: steel will recover importance to Votorantim Group’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 4, p. 20-21, May-June 2007;
53. ‘MMX: a newcomer to the seabourne iron ore market’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 5, p. 16, July-August 2007;
54. ‘Central America: reducing the space for independent producers’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 6, pp. 12-13, September 2007;
55. ‘CST’s Move to Add Value with Hot Rolled Coil’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 7, pp. 16, October 2007;
56. ‘Latin America’s Direct and Indirect Steel Trade with China’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 8, pp. 12, November-December 2007;
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57. ‘ILAFA 2006 Conference: reinforcing major trends’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 1, pp. 40-43, January-February 2007;
58. ‘Brazilian Steel Institute Conference Focuses on BRIC’. Steel Times International, v. 31, No. 7, pp. 48-50, October 2007;
2008 UPDATES
59. ‘Colombia’s steel industry: towards growth and internationalization’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 1, pp. 14, January-February 2008;
60. ‘What Drives the Changes in ArcelorMittal’s LA Strategy’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 2, pp. 14, March 2008;
61. ‘Ownership Transformation in the Mexican Steel Industry’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 3, pp. 18, April 2008;
62. ‘Bolivia’s Iron and Steel Dreams’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 4, pp. 14, May-June 2008;
63. ‘Sidor’s Renationalisation: Part 1: The repetitive threat that finally became a reality’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 5, pp. 16, July-August 2008;
64. ‘Sidor’s Renationalisation Transition Period: settling the account – Part 2’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 6, pp. 18, September 2008;
65. ‘Mexican Long Steel Market: new plants and international trade performance’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 7, pp. 16, October 2008;
66. ‘Mexican Flat Steel Market: investment underway for import substitution’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 8, pp. 18, November-December 2008;
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67. ‘ILAFA 2007 Conference: consolidation and freight costs matter’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 2, pp. 43-45, March 2008;
68. ‘CRU’s 14th World Steel Conference: steel inputs and additional steel capacity’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 4, pp. 59-65, May-June 2008;
69. ‘Steel Markets Latin America: international and domestic perspectives’. Steel Times International, v. 32, No. 7, pp. 37-44, October 2008;
2009 UPDATES
70. ‘CAP’s Ambitious Plans at Risk in Chile’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 1, pp. 12, January-February 2009;
71. ‘Argentina Bonanza Turns Into a Slump’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 2, p. 16, March 2009;
72. ‘Sinobras: a newcomer to Brazilian longs’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 3, p. 17, April 2009;
73. ‘Venezuelan Steel Industry Becomes Ever More Nationalised’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 4, p. 12, May-June 2009;
74. ‘Mexican Steel Suffers Hangover’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 5, p. 16, July-August 2009;
75. ‘Venezuelan HBI Producers to be Nationalised’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 6, p. 14, September 2009;
76. ‘Credit Market Boosts Steel Consumption’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 7, p. 13, October 2009;
77. ‘Construction Sector Provides Boost for Latin American Steel Industry’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 8, p. 14, November-December 2009;
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78. ‘ILAFA 2008: uncertainties prevail in the face of dropping demand’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 1, pp. 37-40, January-February 2009;
79. ‘Brazilian Conferences Examine Economic Crisis on the Global and Domestic Industries’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 7, p. 35-37, October 2009;
2010 UPDATES
80. ‘Focus on Ecuador’s steel market’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 1, p. 10, January-February 2010;
81. ‘Posco has clear, focused strategy for Latin America’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 2, p. 14, March 2010;
82. ‘Brazil steel exports go through several peaks and troughs’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 3, p. 14, April 2010;
83. ‘A Contrast in Reactions to the Crisis’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 4, p. 12, May-June 2010;
84. ‘Ternium, Usiminas and Nippon Steel: a new relationship between old partners’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 5, p. 12, July-August 2010;
85. ‘National Shipbuilding Expansion Plan Boosts Brazilian Steel Consumption’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 6, p. 12, September 2010;
86. ‘Ranking Proves Latin American Steelmakers Were Hit Hard in 2009’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 7, p. 12, October 2010;
87. ‘ThyssenKrupp Extends Reach Into Brazil’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 8, p. 11, November-December 2010;
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88. ‘Optimists versus pessimists at ILAFA 2009’. Steel Times International, v. 33, No. 1, pp. 26-27, January-February 2010;
89. ‘IABr 2010 Conference: contrasting outsiders’ and insiders’ views’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 5, pp. 46-47, July-August 2010;
90. ‘CRU Latin America Conference Brings Good News to Global Iron Ore Miners’. Steel Times International, v. 34, No. 7, p. 37-39, October 2010;
2011 UPDATES
91. ‘Usiminas: growing faster in iron ore than steel’. Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 1, p. 12, January-February 2011;
92. ‘Venezuela steel: losing importance in DRI’. Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 2, p. 12, March 2011;
93. ‘Peruvian iron and steel industry is shining again’. Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 3, p. 12, April 2011;
94. ‘Brazil and India: a contrast in steel production’. Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 4, pp. 12-16, May-June 2011;
95. ‘CSN’s internationalisation phase three: commercial flow in the opposite direction’. Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 5, p. 12, July-August 2011;
96. ‘Russian investments in the Brazilian iron and steel industry’, Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 6, p. 12, September 2011;
97. ‘Latin America de-industrialisation and the Chinese threat’, Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 7, p. 12, October 2011;
98. ‘The Mexican steel industry is on the up’, Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 8, p. 10, November-December 2011;
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99. ‘ILAFA 2010: profit margins under pressure’. Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 2, pp. 38-41, March 2011;
100. ‘CRU 2011 Latin American iron & steel trends conference: steel profits under pressure’. Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 5, pp. 40-43, July-August 2011;
101. ‘IABr 2011 Brazil – Chinese threat and profit squeeze’, Steel Times International, v. 35, No. 6, pp. 43-45, September 2011;
INDEX TO COMPANY NAMES
