Steel Times International News
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China to cut steel groups
China plans to cut the total number of steelmakers to about 100 by the end of 2015, state media reported quoting officials at the 2011 China Steel Planning Forum held in Beijing.
13 April 2011 -
Qatar Steel to build 1.1Mt/y EAF plant
Qatar Steel is setting up a 1.1Mt/y plant at Mesaieed, Qatar to boost its production in response to rising steel demand in the domestic market and in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region.
13 April 2011 -
Thai deal
ArcelorMittal has bought a 40% share in Thai company G Steel and its subsidiary GJ Steel.
13 April 2011 -
World crude steel output rises 8.8%
World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 117Mt in February 2011 – 8.8% higher than in February 2010.
13 April 2011