Steel Times International News
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Coronavirus presenting major economic challenges for Austrian steelmaker
Austrian steelmaker voestalpine claims that the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences are causing major economic challenges for the company.
25 March 2020 -
Future Steel Forum 2020 – now running 24-25 November 2020
Due to circumstances out of our control – yes, we're talking about the COVID-19 virus – the Future Steel Forum 2020 has pressed the reset button and has rebooted itself to a new date in November (24-25). The conference will still take place at the Grandior Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic, and we hope to bring you a virtually unchanged programme.
25 March 2020 -
US steel imports down
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has reported today that the USA imported a total of 1.5Mt (net tons) of steel in February 2020, including 1.34Mt (net tons) of finished steel (down 52.2% and 18.4% respectively when compared with January final data).
25 March 2020 -
Russian steelmaker sets out measures to beat COVID-19
Russian steelmaker MMK Group is on high alert and is taking active measures to prevent the spread and reduce the risk of the coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19.
24 March 2020 -
Pennsylvania shuts down all but essential businesses
Steel has been declared a 'life essential' business in the state of Pennsylvania, USA, where almost all business are to shutdown this coming weekend. The situation will be enforced by state troopers, local officials, the state Health and Agriculture departments and the Liquor Control Board, according to one online report.
20 March 2020 -
Materials Processing Institute awarded £22m
The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has awarded the Materials Processing Institute £22m to deliver a five-year research and innovation programme to revolutionise the steel and metals sector.
13 March 2020
