Steel Times International News
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Latin American finished steel consumption drops 15%
Finished steel consumption in Latin America dropped 15% in January this year while production fell 9%, according to figures released by Alacero, the Latin American Steel Association.
24 March 2016 -
ArcelorMittal sells to Black Diamond
ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel producer, has decided to sell its LaPlace and Vinton Long Carbon facilities in the USA to an affiliate of Black Diamond Capital Management (Black Diamond). The terms of the transaction are confidential and are not being disclosed.
24 March 2016 -
February world crude steel production down 3.3%
World crude steel production for February 2016 was 120Mt, down 3.3% compared with the same period in 2015, according to figures published by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) and based on figures submitted by the 66 countries reporting to the organisation.
23 March 2016 -
Danieli Automation increases plant capacity
A new ‘finishing end’ will be added to ArcelorMittal Long Products’ existing rolling mill in Canada, courtesy of Danieli Automation.
23 March 2016 -
Green steel comes to Newport, South Wales
A plan is underway to develop Britain’s largest low-carbon steel melting operation in Newport in South Wales.
23 March 2016 -
Hebei Puyang Iron and Steel order slab caster from SMS Group
Chinese steelmaker Hebei Puyang Iron and Steel has issued a Final Acceptance Certificate to the German SMS Group for the supply of a single-strand slab caster.
23 March 2016
