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Race to Australia's First Green Steel Entering Final Stages
australia emissions investment steel
13 November 2026
As companies race to build Australia's first green steel mills, questions remain whether costs, technology and logistics will stop the industry's loudest advocates fulfilling their promises. The race to Australian green steel production is hotly …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/956383962?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=


Uzbekistan: Uzmetkombinat to Upgrade Gas-Cleaning System for ...
emissions investment steel uzbekistan
9 November 2026
Uzmetkombinat JSC is modernising the gas-cleaning system at its electric steelmaking facility. The project is estimated to cost about $5 million, with major works scheduled for completion until December 15. The programme is being implemented as the company addresses violations identified by Uzbekistan's National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change during an inspection conducted from…
https://metalukraine.com/2026/11/09/uzbekistan-uzmetkombinat-to-upgrade-gas-cleaning-system-for-5-million.html


One Massive Automated Cell Transforms Production at Robinson
production
9 November 2026
Robinson Inc.'s automated punching, panel bending, and laser welding cell cuts production time, frees floor space, and helps meet soaring demand from the power generation industry.
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/article/bending/one-massive-automated-cell-transforms-production-at-robinson


Kazakhstan: New Copper Foil Plant to be Built
copper investment kazakhstan
9 November 2026
The First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlybek Nalibayev met with corporate executives Zhou Guangling of Londian Wason New Energy Tech Inc. and Alexandr Nigay of Naikan Ltd. According to the Government press service, talks focused on bilateral industrial investment, attracting advanced foreign technology, and establishing high-value-added production. In particular, the parties reviewed a project to build…
https://metalukraine.com/2026/11/09/kazakhstan-new-copper-foil-plant-to-be-built.html


European Coil and Green Steel Round-Up: EU Coil Market Rises ...
emissions europe market steel
9 November 2026
Domestic hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices increased in the week to 6 November due to rising steelmaking…
https://eurometal.net/european-coil-and-green-steel-round-up-eu-coil-market-rises-on-costs-and-trade-restriction-factors/


The October Edition of the ResponsibleSteel Newsletter is Out!
emissions production steel
30 October 2026
The October edition of the ResponsibleSteel Newsletter is out! The most noteworthy event in October was the launch of the public consultation - a critical stage of our Standard Revision process where proposed revisions to the International Production Standard are opened up to public feedback. If you haven't participated, you still have until 23 November to do so. In this edition, we also report back from Bangkok Climate Action Week and a World Trade Organisation session on
https://www.responsiblesteel.org/news/the-october-edition-of-the-responsiblesteel-newsletter-is-out


How Should Steel Products Get Credit for Cutting Emissions? Final ...
emissions production steel
30 October 2026
How should steel products get credit for cutting emissions? Final Principle 10 workstream begins 5 November ResponsibleSteel's Decarbonisation Progress Levels show how far steel production has gone in cutting its climate impact. Today, they are based on a whole steelworks' average emissions. That average encourages sites to improve as a whole. But steelmakers rarely change everything at once. A new, cleaner production line often runs alongside older equipment, and its progress
https://www.responsiblesteel.org/news/how-should-steel-products-get-credit-for-cutting-emissions-final-principle-10-workstream-begins-5-november


Iron-rich Foods That are Great for Lactating Women Etimes.In ...
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29 October 2026
Iron-rich foods that are great for lactating women etimes.in / Oct 24, 2026, 14:31 (IST) For nursing mothers, nutrition is paramount to restore energy levels and ensure high-quality breast milk production. Incorporating iron-rich foods like leafy greens, lentils, and halim seeds significantly boosts maternal health. Including lean meats and eggs provides easily absorbed heme iron, while quick snacks such as sesame seed laddoos offer convenient nourishment. A well-rounded diet, sufficient
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/wellness/iron-rich-foods-that-are-great-for-lactating-women/articleshow/135166564.cms


Press Brake Handles Complex Prototypes to High-Volume Production
production
28 October 2026
From small runs of complex parts to high-volume production of identical components, the Bystronic Xpert Pro is engineered to meet the diverse demands of sheet metal bending.
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/product/bending/press-brake-handles-complex-prototypes-to-high-volume-production


Expansion, Sourcing Gains Ahead for JSW Steel as Capacity and ...
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28 October 2026
JSW Steel plans to expand capacity to 78 million tonnes by FY32, backed by raw material integration, stronger volumes and internal cash flows, though coking coal costs remain a concern.
https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/expansion-sourcing-gains-ahead-for-jsw-steel-as-capacity-and-volumes-rise-126102801264_1.html


Overcapacity Creating Protectionism, Trade Barriers Say Turkish ...
steel turkey
28 October 2026
Turkish steel industry leaders have warned that global overcapacity and a wave of protectionist…
https://eurometal.net/overcapacity-creating-protectionism-trade-barriers-say-turkish-producers/


European Steel Future Needs Energy, Innovation: Aist Conference
emissions europe steel
28 October 2026
Low-cost clean energy availability continues to hold back steelmaking decarbonisation in Europe…
https://eurometal.net/european-steel-future-needs-energy-innovation-aist-conference/


Nucor Expands Decatur, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
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24 October 2026
Related Research Steel and steel products manufacturer Nucor Corporation plans to expand its operations in Decatur, Alabama. The $60 million project is expected to create 60 jobs in Morgan County. The investment will increase production capacity at the …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/952068599?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=


Kraftblock Study: Large Amounts of Waste Heat Remain Unused in ...
europe investment steel
23 October 2026
Kraftblock Study: Large Amounts of Waste Heat Remain Unused in the Steel Industry 23.10.2026 At current gas prices, the unused waste heat from the flare alone in an average European steel plant is worth just under €14 million per year. In almost every other key production step of steelmaking, too, energy is lost as waste heat that could be recovered with storage technology available today. Read more
https://www.wire-tradefair.com/en/Media_News/News/Industry_News/Kraftblock_Study_Large_Amounts_of_Waste_Heat_Remain_Unused_in_the_Steel_Industry


Fortescue Warns of Pilbara Cuts if China Deadlock Continues
australia fmg iron ore production
22 October 2026
The iron ore miner's stockpiles are growing amid Beijing's hardball tactics. It may be forced to cut production if an agreement cannot be reached.
https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/fortescue-flags-trouble-ahead-if-china-talks-remain-unresolved-20261022-p61789


Import Dependency: How the Shutdown of Steelworks is Changing ...
production steel ukraine
21 October 2026
Production disruptions in Ukraine are creating opportunities for suppliers from China, Turkey, Egypt, and other countries
https://gmk.center/en/posts/import-dependency-how-the-shutdown-of-steelworks-is-changing-ukraine-s-steel-market/


Nucor Expanding Decatur Operation with $60 Million Investment ...
nucor production usa
21 October 2026
DECATUR, Ala. —Nucor Corp. is expanding its Decatur operation with a $60 million investment that is expected to create 60 new jobs in Morgan County. The company plans to expand its Towers & Structures facility, increasing its utility pole production …
https://companies.einnews.com/article/951174570?lcf=xgyvabykuLNgZ5DVug6dXCU94D2Sqs87prISK7QXoGM=


M.c. Dean Plans $412.5 Million Expansion of Virginia Campus
investment
20 October 2026
Power and technology engineering firm M.C. Dean has announced it will invest $412.5 million to expand production capabilities at its Modular Mission Critical manufacturing campus in Caroline County, Va.
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/news/shopmanagement/mc-dean-plans-4125-million-expansion-of-virginia-campus


Ukraine: Zaporizhstal Again Attacked by Russian Troops
employment ukraine
19 October 2026
On October 17, Russia again attacked the Zaporizhstal plant with ballistic missiles, which after a series of previous strikes never returned to normal production mode. At dawn, six ballistic missiles hit the internal energy and logistics infrastructure, and also damaged the blast furnace production sites again. Thanks to the timely transition of workers to shelters,…
https://metalukraine.com/2026/10/19/ukraine-zaporizhstal-again-attacked-by-russian-troops.html


Rio Tinto Says Oil Price Shock Advantages Australian Miners
australia mining production rio tinto
14 October 2026
Rio Tinto says rivals with longer shipping routes are curbing production as fuel prices play to Australia's geographic advantage.
https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/rio-tinto-says-oil-price-shock-advantages-australian-miners-20261014-p615ab


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