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HYBRIT first with hydrogen-reduced sponge iron
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have produced the world’s first hydrogen-reduced sponge iron at a pilot scale. The technological breakthrough in the HYBRIT initiative captures around 90% of emissions in conjunction with steelmaking and is a decisive step on the road to fossil-free steel, claims the Scandinavian steelmaker.
21 June 2021 -
MMK named Russia's best metallurgical company
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has been ranked among Russia's top 10 corporations in terms of open innovation performance. The company obtained the best result among Russian metallurgical companies, it is claimed.
18 June 2021 -
Praise and condemnation for US/EU joint statement
Following the release of the US and EU joint statement, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has been quick to praise President Joe Biden renewed commitment to the American steel industry. However, the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU) has not been so generous.
17 June 2021 -
Volvo teams with SSAB for fossil-free automotive steel
SSAB has announced that Volvo Cars have joined forces with the Swedish steelmaker to explore the development of fossil-free, high-quality steel for use in the automotive industry.
17 June 2021 -
Saarstahl confirms intention to acquire French Liberty plants
German steelmaker Saarstahl has confirmed its intention to acquire two steel plants from Liberty Steel Group. The plants in question are Liberty Ascoval, located in Saint-Saulve, northern France, and Liberty Rail Hayange in Hayange, Moselle in the north east of the country.
17 June 2021 -
Record 84% recycling rate for steel, says APEAL
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit a new all-time high of 84%, according to figures issued by APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging. It is an increase of 1.5% and is the ninth consecutive year in which the overall recycling rate has risen.
08 June 2021
