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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stop all hot areas of the former Ilva in Taranto

A Milan civil court has ordered the suspension of operations in the hot area of the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto due to health risks for local residents starting August 24, 2026.

Feb 26 • 10:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Tykač is interested in the collapsed British steelworks

Tykač is exploring opportunities in the collapsed British steelworks sector.

Feb 25 • 04:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nippon Steel Issues 600 Billion Yen Convertible Bonds, Utilizing Funds for Acquisition of US Steel

Nippon Steel has announced the issuance of 600 billion yen in convertible bonds to finance its acquisition of US Steel, a significant investment in the steel industry.

Feb 24 • 11:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Final Determination on Dumping of Hot-Rolled Steel Sheets from Japan and China by the Trade Commission

The Trade Commission of South Korea has determined that dumped imports of hot-rolled steel sheets from Japan and China have caused substantial harm to the domestic industry and recommended imposing anti-dumping duties.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fossil-free steel from SSAB in Oxelösund to German defense giant Rheinmetall

SSAB in Oxelösund will supply fossil-free steel to Rheinmetall, marking a significant step in the defense industry towards sustainable materials.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ex-Ilva, between Flacks and Marcegaglia tests of alliance

Marcegaglia and the Flacks group are strengthening ties to ensure a productive future for the former Ilva plant in Taranto.

Feb 21 • 07:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Failed start-up of the blast furnace in Spain. The steel giant has a serious problem

A steel company in Spain is facing significant challenges after five failed attempts to restart a blast furnace, leading to its shutdown and a potential two-year repair process costing around €100 million.

Feb 19 • 10:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Andrew Carnegie, from Poverty to Power: the story of the 'King of Steel' who inspired the American dream

Andrew Carnegie's remarkable journey from poverty in Scotland to becoming a leading industrialist in America highlights his significant contributions to the steel industry and urban development.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Andrew Carnegie, the billionaire King of Steel: "The man who dies rich dies dishonored"

Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant who became a billionaire steel magnate in the United States, famously stated that dying wealthy without giving back to society is dishonorable, sharing his perspective on wealth and responsibility.

Feb 16 • 00:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Thyssenkrupp Reports Quarterly Loss of 353 Million Euros

Thyssenkrupp has reported a quarterly loss of 353 million euros, attributed to the costs associated with its restructuring efforts in the steel division.

Feb 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

South Korea urges Brazil to reevaluate tariffs ahead of Lula's trip

The South Korean government has formally requested Brazil to reconsider a recent tariff increase on the steel industry, arguing that it harms both Brazilian industry and the integration of value chains between the two countries.

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, in partnership with POSCO and Industrial Bank, supports 'Steel Supply Chain'

The Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) has issued its first 'Export Supply Chain Reinforcement Guarantee' for TGS Pipe, a small partner of POSCO, to aid the steel export industry.

Feb 12 • 02:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

ArcelorMittal secures its foothold in France by investing 1.3 billion euros in decarbonization

ArcelorMittal is investing 1.3 billion euros in electric arc furnace construction in Dunkirk, emphasizing its commitment to steel production in France.

Feb 10 • 10:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Havlíček in the Disfavor of the Prime Minister? Babiš Arrived Among Union Members Without Him, Had an Explanation

The end of coal mining and the steel crisis are pressing issues for the Czech heavy industry, highlighted by recent events in Silesia where Prime Minister Babiš attended a miners' mourning event and steelworkers' protest without the Minister of Industry, Karel Havlíček.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tubos Reunidos loses 71.3 million in 2025 and announces 301 layoffs

Tubos Reunidos reported a loss of 71.3 million euros in 2025 due to U.S. tariffs, leading to the announcement of 301 layoffs.

Feb 9 • 10:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From steel pipes to clothing, the local industry creaks under commercial opening

The Argentine government is facing criticism regarding the competitiveness of local industries, with Minister Luis Caputo suggesting that protectionist measures have inflated prices for consumers.

Feb 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘We need to accept the cost’: future of British Steel unclear as bills for government build up

The future of British Steel remains uncertain amid rising government costs and operational challenges following its takeover.

Feb 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Industry: Hope for Germany's Second Largest Steelworks

Germany's second largest steelworks, Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM), faces reduced operations but a continuation under minority owner Salzgitter AG after negotiations.

Feb 6 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

POSTIMEES UKRAINAS ⟩ Zaporizhzhia steelworks hold the line at the factory

In Zaporizhzhia, a 38-year-old worker named Maksym describes the intense conditions at a steel plant amid conflict, illustrating the severe risks faced by those who continue to work there.

Feb 5 • 22:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kanadevia considers merger with Nippon Steel Engineering to become the largest in the engineering industry

Kanadevia has agreed to start discussions on a merger with Nippon Steel's subsidiary, Nippon Steel Engineering, which could lead to the largest plant engineering company in Japan with an annual revenue exceeding 1 trillion yen.

Feb 5 • 10:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Steel fabricators 'on their knees' amid surge in Asian imports

Australian steel businesses are shutting down due to a surge in inexpensive imports from Asia, prompting inquiries into potential tariffs and quotas for protection.

Feb 4 • 18:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Mora need to turn into the 'steel porcupine': How Ukraine plans to defend itself after the war with Russia

As sensitive peace negotiations unfold in early 2026, Ukraine is rethinking its security strategy, emphasizing the role of its military and defense industry as the core of future security guarantees.

Feb 4 • 07:38 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Today, the German century talent controls a steelworks

Katja Seizinger, a former German skiing champion with three Olympic gold medals, reflects on her successful career and life since retiring.

Feb 3 • 06:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

The article discusses President Javier Milei's recent government measures, opposition reactions, and comments from officials, including a new bidding for steel pipes and tensions with Techint.

Feb 2 • 12:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

US Steel Industry: Dreams in Rust Brown

The article discusses the struggles of Clairton, Pennsylvania, a city heavily affected by steel manufacturing and pollution, while highlighting Donald Trump's promises to revive the local steel industry.

Jan 16 • 13:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Industry: US corporation buys traditional company from the Ruhr

The 1906-founded steel dealer Klöckner & Co. is being sold to Ohio's Worthington Steel, with a deal that offers Klöco shareholders an 80% premium per share.

Jan 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The predators of Ilva

The article discusses the systematic exploitation of the steel industry by ArcelorMittal since the start of their partnership with Invitalia in 2021, alleging that the acquisition under the Gentiloni government was mishandled.

Jan 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Will Ostrava become a steel city again? The company Nová huť wants to restore its production within four years

The company Nová huť plans to revive steel production in Ostrava within four years, raising hopes for a return to the city's industrial roots.

Jan 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Ex Ilva, the nightmare of total blockage returns

Six years after the last incident, a 46-year-old worker died at the former Ilva steel plant in Taranto, raising concerns about a possible partial seizure of the area by authorities.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

There is a question mark in the Ilva-Flacks

The sale of Ilva is still uncertain, with the Flacks fund winning the auction but aiming for a mixed public-private system involving significant state participation.

Jan 12 • 06:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ex Ilva, Flacks wins but the prosecutor does not give up

Flacks Group is negotiating exclusively for the former Ilva steel plant but faces a significant obstacle with judges denying the release of blast furnace 1.

Dec 31 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The former Ilva to the Flacks group, investments up to 5 billion. The government remains a 40% partner

The Flacks Group has received approval from oversight committees for its offer to acquire Ilva Steel, moving towards exclusive negotiations with Italian government commissioners.

Dec 30 • 15:24 UTC

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