Steel Times International News
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SSAB appoints sustainability guru
Christina Bage-Friborg has been appointed head of sustainability for Swedish steelmaker SSAB. She is also a member of the company’s group executive committee.
11 July 2018 -
Indian steelmaker commissions new continuous caster
A new continuous casting machine has been successfully commissioned by the Indian steelmaker Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) at its steel plant in Visakhapatnam.
11 July 2018 -
Russian steelmaker embraces Industry 4.0
Russian steelmaker Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has announced that it will be extending its co-operation with Oracle for the next five years to implement Industry 4.0.
11 July 2018 -
thyssenkruppAG and Tata Steel Europe announce 50/50 joint venture
“We will create a highly competitive European steel player – based on a strong industrial logic and strategic rationale. We will secure jobs and contribute to maintaining value chains in European core industries,” said Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger, CEO of thyssenkruppAG following the signing of a definitive agreement to combine the European business of the company with that of Tata Steel in Europe.
30 June 2018 -
Rio Tinto Iron Ore to replace Paraburdoo stackers and create 100 jobs
Rio Tinto Iron Ore is spending US$39 million replacing its original stackers at the company’s Paraburdoo mine, creating 100 jobs in the process.
29 June 2018 -
2017 total steel imports into the USA increased 15%
Data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reveals that in 2017 total steel imports increased 15% and finished steel imports were up 12%, garnering a 27% share of apparent steel supply.
29 June 2018
