Since 2003, Metals Consulting International's experts have provided independent analysis and commentary on steel and metals industry developments to leading financial and trade publications worldwide. Our commentary appears in the Financial Times, Le Monde, The Edge, South China Morning Post and other respected business media.
This page provides access to press coverage featuring MCI experts, as well as official company press releases announcing new services and developments.
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Press Coverage
Media articles featuring commentary from Metals Consulting International or SteelOnTheNet's experts on metals industry developments.
Vreme – The government bought US Steel for US$1
January 2012 Publication: Vreme (Serbia)
SteelOnTheNet cited in the Serbian press on the cost structure of
BOF-route liquid steel.
South China Morning Post – Company at the heart of city
November 2012 Publication: South China Morning Post
Dr Andrzej M Kotas of SteelOnTheNet discusses Wuhan Iron & Steel, and the pace of Chinese steel sector consolidation.
Sunday Times – Sanjeev Gupta: the steel tycoon who rose without trace
May 2018 Publication: The Sunday Times
Dr Andrzej M Kotas of Metals Consulting International Limited quoted questioning Sanjeev Gupta's acquisition strategy.
Sunday Times – Is Sanjeev Gupta's buying spree running out of steam?
November 2018 Publication: The Sunday Times
Dr Andrzej M Kotas of Metals Consulting International Limited quoted questioning the strategic logic of GFG's proposed purchase of Ostrava steel plant in the Czech Republic.
The Edge – Better times ahead for the Steel sector?
March 2019 Publication: The Edge (Malaysia)
SteelOnTheNet quoted in the Malaysian press on the cost differential between BOF and EAF steelmaking.
Financial Times – British Steel faces uncertain future despite Scunthorpe rescue
November 2019 Publication: Financial Times
Dr Andrzej M Kotas of Metals Consulting International questions the economic justification of producing liquid steel in the UK.
Financial Times – Doubts raised over Chinese rescue plan for British Steel
November 2019 Publication: Financial Times
Dr Andrzej M Kotas of Metals Consulting International questions the cost competitiveness of British Steel.
Le Temps – L'acier britannique vit ses dernières heures
January 2025 Publication: Le Temps (Switzerland)
Dr Andrzej M Kotas quoted discussing the electricity cost disadvantages of EAF-steelmaking in the UK.
Le Monde – British Steel prépare la fermeture de ses hauts-fourneaux
April 2025 Publication: Le Monde (France)
Dr Andrzej M Kotas of Metals Consulting International discusses steelmaking logistics costs in the UK.
Press Releases
Official announcements from Metals Consulting International regarding company developments, new services and strategic initiatives.
UK Metals Consultancy Admitted to Membership of IBC
31 July 2009 Topic: IBC Membership
Metals Consulting International Limited [‘MCI’], the UK-based metal sector consultancy, has been admitted as a Member of the Institute of Business Consulting [‘IBC’].
Capital Investment Costs for Plant and Equipment in Iron and Steelmaking
3 November 2010 Topic: New publication
Steel industry advisers Metals Consulting International (MCI) have just published an in-depth report about plant and equipment capital investment costs in iron and steelmaking.
Merger of Mining and Metal Sector Consultants
2 April 2020 Topic: Corporate Development
MCI joins forces with Saint Barbara to offer clients a broad range of metals, minerals and mining industry consulting and expert witness support services.