ArcelorMittal has partially halted production at its Eisenhüttenstadt plant in Germany. The disruption occurred at blast furnace 5A. This is the site's only operating blast furnace. The company has not disclosed the cause or a restart timetable. Employees are working to resolve the issue. ArcelorMittal expects to return to regular operations in the short term. Temporary noise increases may occur during restoration work. The disruption affects downstream production at the facility. The furnace experienced a planned shutdown in 2024.