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Arcelormittal : Now Online: Arcelormittal In Germany And Luxembourg
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:57:22 +0100
3d ago DJ LAKSHMI MITTAL: ArcelorMittal Appoints Bill Scotting As Head Of Iron Ore Mining.. 3d ago ARCELORMITTAL: Bill Scotting appointed as chief executive of ArcelorMittal Mini..


China adopts measures to combat air pollution
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:15:47 +0100
Reforms a response to concerns over industrial pollution and risk of more protests leading to undermining of social order


Iron ore import licensing to be scrapped - China Daily
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100
China is to abandon its old iron ore import licensing system in July in an effort to further open up the market, a move that will bring more business opportunities to foreign producers and traders, according to a leading industry insider on Friday. In ...


Finland's Outokumpu to supply stainless steel billet to China's ...
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:20:18 +0100
Outokumpu has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China's Sinopec Group, the country's largest energy and chemical company, on material development and deliveries of stainless steel, the Finnish stainless steelmaker said Thursday. As part of ...


European Commission Misses Mark To Revive Euro Steel Industry
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:03:26 +0100
This is Part One. See Part Two. Platts Steel Business Briefing reported the essentials of the European Commissions recent action plan designed to address the challenges facing the European steel industry. Steel demand in Europe today remains 30 ...


Vallourec marks opening of new OCTG mill - American Metal Market
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:11:00 +0100
NEW YORK Vallourec SA held the official opening of its new small-diameter oil country tubular goods (OCTG) mill in Youngtown, Ohio, June 12. With this new pipe mill, we are able to participate even more actively in the development of shale ...


EU unveils action plan for Europe's ailing steel sector - Reuters
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:01:35 +0100
The "EU steel action plan" is the first comprehensive attempt by the Commission to stem a decline in the steel sector since the Davignon Plan sought to tackle an industry slump in the mid-1970s. The plan, presented by Industry Commissioner Antonio ...


Voestalpine: Energy Costs Driving Blight of European Steel Industry ...
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:53:00 +0100
The European Commission announced a plan this week to help save the European steel industry but some already consider the plan light on specific steps to stave off a massive industry decline in output and profits. Steelmakers point to carbon emissions ...


EU Aims To Revive Struggling Steel Industry - IndustryWeek
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0100
The steel industry has a promising future in Europe, EU Industry Commissioner Antonio Tajani said. By continuing to lead in innovative products, its traditional strength, it can achieve a globally competitive edge. Advertisement. STRASBOURG - The ...


EU Aims To Revive Struggling Steel Industry
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:43:42 +0100
The European Commission launched an 'action plan' to revive the struggling EU steel industry. The European Commission launched an 'action plan' to revive the struggling EU steel industry. read more


European Commission announces plans to support EU steel production ...
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0100
The European Commission says it plans to foster the competitiveness of the steel industry as part of its strategy for the re-industrialisation of Europe, Katarina Jastrzembska of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Enterprise and ...


EU aims to revive struggling steel industry
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:41:22 +0100
(STRASBOURG ) - The European Commission launched an 'action plan' Tuesday to revive a struggling EU steel industry hit by falling demand, rising costs and fierce competition from China and other emerging economies.


EESC Commentary On Ec Steel Action Plan
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:40:00 +0100
Steelonthenet.com - London, UK; 11 Jun 2013 - The global competitiveness of our steel industry is at risk as a result of the continued financial and economic crisis, while its ability to adjust to the present economic circumstances has been hampered by structural and regulatory issues specific to the EU...


Italy investigating Glencore Xstrata for tax evasion - MINING.com
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:16:04 +0100
MINING.com - Italian authorities are investigating Glencore Xstrata Plc (LON: GLEN) for alleged tax evasion of more than $158 million. Glencore told Bloomberg in a written statement Monday that authorities are reviewing transactions between its unit in Italy and ...


Shares of ArcelorMittal Under Pressure, Down 1.5%
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:41:13 +0100
ArcelorMittal produces steel. The Company manufactures cold rolled, electrogalvanized and coated steels, slabs, special quality bars, and wire rods. Arcelor Mittal has steel making operations in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. ArcelorMittal (NYSE ...