Steel Times International News
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OECD predicts steel market recovery
The global steel market has begun to recover but could face excess capacity between now and 2012, the OECD said.
11 January 2010 -
Posco signs deal for Indonesia steelworks
South Korean steelmaker Posco said it plans to build a steelworks in Indonesia with steelmaker Krakatau Steel
11 January 2010 -
High-strength steel features on car of the year
The 2010 Ford Taurus and Volvo XC60, both of which use advanced high-strength steels, were selected as the 2010 International Car and Truck of the Years at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 2 December.
11 January 2010 -
Siemens Chinese order
Siemens VAI has put four continuous slab casters into operation at Chinese steel producer Zhangjiagang Rong Sheng (ZRS).
11 January 2010 -
US exports decrease
The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) said US steel exports decreased marginally by 0.7% in October compared to September, with total exports to Asia registering the largest decrease at 34.4% for the month.
11 January 2010 -
Furnace fire at JFE
JFE Steel Corp, Japan’s second-largest producer, said a fire had forced it to shut a blast furnace at its Chiba works east of Tokyo
11 January 2010
