DRI/direct-reduced iron
Nucor maintains healthy profits in Q3
The company earned $600 million for the second quarter in a row and more than doubled its earnings compared with one year earlier.
More in DRI/direct-reduced iron
Hydrogen skepticism besets steelmaking sector
Two projects postponed in Ohio and Germany are among nearly 10 high-profile hydrogen energy investments that tapped the brakes in mid-2025.
Newsworthy
Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our July 2025 issue.
ArcelorMittal postpones EAF conversions in Germany
The company, which also has sold a mill in Bosnia, says business conditions in Germany have “not moved in a favorable direction.”
Tariff views diverge between steel and aluminum sectors
While the Steel Manufacturers Association supports a tariff increase to 50 percent, the Aluminum Association urges reconsideration regarding that metal.
Advocacy groups question ‘green’ label for coal in steel production
Coalition of 30 nonprofit groups says a Japanese request to use a “mass balance” approach to calculate carbon in steel should be rejected.
Anticipate and adapt
The U.S. EAF steel industry investment flywheel continues building market-competitive capacity.
Metso to divest Ferrous business to SMS Group
SMS Group says the transaction includes technologies it aims to develop further to benefit customers, support the green steel strategy and strengthen its service portfolio.
BIR World Recycling Convention 2025: Recycled steel usage stalls in 2024
Despite increased global electric arc furnace market share, most major steel-producing nations melted less ferrous scrap last year compared with 2023.
Forging a greener future
India is poised to strengthen its position in the global metal recycling and steel manufacturing landscape.
More pluses than minuses
The American steelmaking technology conversion process was painful for workers and shareholders, but investments have outweighed mill closures.
