Steel Times International News
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ITMk3 process starts producing high-purity iron nuggets
Kobe Steel Ltd has announces that the world’s first commercial plant using the ITmk3 Process successfully began production of iron nuggets in the United States on January 12 2009. This next-generation ITmk3 Process was developed by Kobe Steel.
15 January 2010 -
Trade groups wary of BHP/Tinto iron ore JV
The proposed iron ore joint venture between BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto has been described as a ‘monopoly’ by steel trade groups.
11 January 2010 -
Corus to mothball Teesside, UK site
Corus is to partially mothball its Teesside, UK plant resulting in 1700 job cuts.
11 January 2010 -
Outokumpu to close production site
Outokumpu is closing its Veteli, Finland site in a bid to reduce costs.
11 January 2010 -
Corus secures €35M French rail contract
Corus is to invest €35M at its rail production facility in Hayange, France, after securing a major contract with SNCF.
11 January 2010 -
US imposes Chinese steel pipe duties
A US trade commission has agreed plans to impose tariffs on imports of Chinese-made steel pipes.
11 January 2010
