Steel Times International News
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China growth set to continue
The continued rise of China was discussed during the opening keynote session of CRU’s 17th World Steel Conference in Rome earlier this week.
18 March 2011 -
Be warned of iron ore projects, analyst warns
Steel producers should not be tempted to invest in long-term iron ore projects, an analyst has warned.
17 March 2011 -
Japan turmoil discussed at steel conference
Raw material price volatility, China, the BRIC countries and consolidation were the main points of discussion at CRU’s 17th World Steel Conference in Rome.
17 March 2011 -
Sumitomo Kashima resumes output after quake
The Kashima works of Sumitomo Metals Industries shipped lightweight H beams, pipe piles and steel sheets on 15 March just four days after the earthquake that struck off the east coast of northern Japan.
15 March 2011 -
Status of JFE Steel After Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake
In a Press announcement on 15 March JFE Corporation says the blast furnaces in the East Japan Works, including in both the Chiba and Keihin areas, have resumed operations following precautionary maintenance and inspection. Maximum efforts are being made to conserve energy due to the tight supply of electricity.
15 March 2011 -
Nippon Steel Kamaishi hit by Tsunami
Kamaishi wire rod works is located some 130 miles north of Sendai, the nearest town to the March 11th earthquake epicentre. Located on the coast, the city suffered severe damage from the Tsunami wave.
14 March 2011
