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.

Algoma EAF is up and running

Canadian steelmaker also says steel made in its electric arc furnace will be branded as Volta products.

SSAB secures funding for EAF conversion project

The steel producer will use the $500 million to go toward its electric arc furnace technology installation in Luleå, Sweden.

Steel imports trend upward in May

Government statistics show nearly 20 percent more steel flowed into the U.S. this May compared with April; USW calls for “focus on addressing nonmarket economic competition.”

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.”

US Steel, NSC say merger has been finalized

In a move tied to the transaction, steelmaker ArcelorMittal says it has completed its acquisition of Nippon Steel’s stake in a Calvert, Alabama, mill complex.

US Steel, NSC confirm ‘golden share’ agreement

The two steel companies list “a golden share to be issued to the U.S. government” among the aspects of what they call a partnership agreement.

GFG Alliance loses legal appeal in Singapore

Singapore judge rules against Liberty Steel parent company and in favor of fellow global steel producer ArcelorMittal.

US Steel, NSC remain silent on merger

The structure of a newly proposed United States Steel and Nippon Steel partnership has yet to be unveiled by either company.

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.