Polish state-owned Węglokoks announces a PLN 500 million (€116 million) investment to modernise its steel operations. The programme covers production upgrades, energy efficiency, CO₂ emissions reduction, & Industry 4.0 digitisation. A new competence centre, built in partnership technical universities, will train the next generation of steel industry workers. State Assets Minister Wojciech Balczun calls it a response to a critical juncture for Poland's heavy industry.