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Japan’s exports of scrap steel a 11-year high in 2020

Japan’s exports of scrap steel reached an 11-year high of 9.39 million tons in 2020, driven by increased demand from Bangladesh, Vietnam and Taiwan, according to Japan’s Ministry of Finance.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

U.S. Steel Corp. completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.1% of Big River Steel Corp.’s shares

U.S. Steel Corp. recently bought the remaining 50.1% of Big River Steel. The acquisition cost $774 million, while U.S. Steel spent about $700 million when it acquired a 49.9% stake in Big River Steel in November 2019.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

SSAB pulls out of Tata Steel Europe deal

SSAB intends to be a fossil fuel-free company by 2045, and to supply its first fossil fuel-free steel to the market in 2026.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

India's JSW Steel to reach 23mn t/yr capacity in March

Indian steelmaker JSW Steel aims to complete 5mn t/yr of expansion projects by the end of March, increasing its crude steelmaking capacity to 23mn t/yr.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Steel sold into N Ireland to clear on UK import quota

However, there needs to be sufficient capacity in both the EU and UK quotas for this interim solution to be utilised.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Anglo-American iron ore production is expected to increase 5%-10% this year

A few days ago, Anglo-American Resources Group (Anglo American) released the fourth quarter of 2020 production report showed that the fourth quarter of last year, total iron ore production increased by 10% from a month earlier.

Monday, February 1, 2021

AISC iron and Steel Research Institute plays the role of innovation technology engine, and the amount of invention authorization reaches a record high

As an important innovation unit of Angang Group, the iron and Steel Research Institute of Angang Group has continuously strengthened its innovation engine status and intellectual property protection ability.

Monday, February 1, 2021

Put into production, the world's first seven stand stainless steel tandem cold rolling mill

On January 25, qingtuo technology's seven stand tandem cold rolling mill was successfully put into one heat load test, which is the first seven stand stainless steel tandem cold rolling mill in the world.

Monday, February 1, 2021
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