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Evraz NA to be acquired by equity firm
Connecticut-based Atlas Holdings has announced its intention to acquire recycled-content steel mills and scrapyards operated by Evraz North America.
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ArcelorMittal puts French EAF conversions on hold
Steel producer’s chief executive says companies paying a premium for low-carbon steel “are still very much in the minority.”
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Ikhlyas Waste to Energy sees plastic-to-fuels possibilities
Company founded by Ukrainian engineer says its technology can convert mixed plastics into several marketable end products.
Europe’s paper surplus
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Reshoring group finds connections to 2023 job growth
Florida-based Reshoring Initiative says such relocations yielded 287,000 manufacturing sector jobs in the United States in 2023.
Saarstahl details green qualities of its recycled-content rail
German metals producer says its nearly 100 percent recycled-content steel rail is made emitting up to 70 percent less carbon than conventional steelmaking.
LME, Comex ordered to restrict Russian metals trading
The U.S. Treasury Department says the action is intended to “disrupt the revenue that Russia earns from its export of aluminum, copper and nickel.”
Worldsteel sees China’s demand dropping next year
Brussels-based association also says “India has emerged as the strongest driver of steel demand growth since 2021.”
AISI seeks ‘level playing field’ support
U.S. Congress’ consideration of the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act ties into wariness of overcapacity in and near China.
Metallus stays profitable, but net income dips
Ohio-based steelmaker also signs contract with U.S. Army to help produce steel for artillery shells.