Synopsis: - Nucor Corporation experienced a cyberattack in May 2025 that disrupted multiple mills but involved only limited data theft. With forensics, federal cooperation, and renewed cyber defences, the company has restored operations and sees no material financial impact.

Synopsis: - Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and United Steelworkers leaders urged President Trump and Nippon Steel to ensure investment transparency in the proposed U.S. Steel deal, calling for firm commitments to safeguard Granite City Works jobs and facilities.

Synopsis: - The United Steelworkers union, led by Marty Warren, argues that Canada’s tariff-rate quota system is inadequate to protect domestic steel and aluminum jobs amid U.S. trade tariffs. The union calls for stronger countermeasures, buy Canadian mandates, and immediate worker support.

Synopsis: - The UK Government advances energy reforms benefiting the steel industry, boosting Network Charging Compensation & extending carbon tax relief schemes. UK Steel, led by Gareth Stace, and Tata Steel UK, represented by Tom Evans, applaud the changes but highlight lingering cost disparities and urge new contract-for-difference mechanisms to enhance competitiveness and support green transitions.

Synopsis: - Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal launches a €53 million modernization of blast furnace number one at its Fos-sur-Mer site, France, ensuring durability amid capacity cuts. Alongside, the company advances a €750 million electric arc furnace project aimed at decarbonizing steel production, pending public consultation and regulatory certainty.

Synopsis: - SSAB, the Swedish steelmaker behind the globally trusted Hardox® wear plate, has taken legal action against two Indian companies caught selling counterfeit steel. After admitting to trademark infringement and passing off, the companies faced penalties, public apology mandates, and permanent injunctions from the court.

Synopsis: - Alleima has secured its inaugural North American order for its high-temperature alloy, Alleima® TD, from M.I. Cable Technologies. This pivotal deal highlights Alleima’s strategic expansion and its ability to deliver corrosion resistant alloys for mineral insulated cable applications.

Synopsis: - Daido Steel, led by CEO Tetsuya Shimizu, faces wrenching challenges due to U.S.-China trade frictions. Tariffs and China’s rare-earth export controls are forcing the company to rethink sourcing, production and long-term viability.

Synopsis: - Synopsis: - The United States launched an audacious strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities, stirring global unrest and market volatility. Key indicators such as the Baltic Exchange Dry Index and oil prices reacted sharply, influencing the Indian sub-continent ship recycling sector amid looming enforcement of the Hong Kong Convention.

Synopsis: - The Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, enforced from June 26, 2025, compels all internationally trading vessels of 500 gross tonnage and above to obtain an International Certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials. This article elucidates the detailed procedural roadmap for ship owners and managers to secure certification and adhere to evolving regulatory frameworks, with a focus on key players like Det Norske Veritas and flag administrations.

Synopsis: - Dr. Kingsley Amatanweze, a Missouri University of Science and Technology doctoral graduate, pioneers innovative heat treatment and melting technologies that drastically reduce defects in high-strength steel. Under Dr. Laura Bartlett’s mentorship, his work enhances manufacturing precision, sustainability, and industry efficiency.

Synopsis: - Tata Steel has unveiled an enhanced DigECA platform for MSMEs, allowing Emerging Corporate Accounts to directly procure flat products like Tata Steelium and Astrum, secure integrated credit, and receive 1:1 technical support for optimized operations.

Synopsis: - Researchers Xin Shi, Yimeng Zhang and colleagues discovered that sublethal doses of THPS biocide unintentionally accelerate corrosion of X70 pipeline steel by stimulating Pseudomonas stutzeri biofilm formation and microbial electron uptake.

Synopsis: - Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal’s €1.3 billion climate-neutral steel project in Eisenhüttenstadt is abruptly halted amid adverse economic conditions, adding to Germany’s growing roster of subsidy-fueled industrial modernization failures. This development spotlights the precarious balance between political ambition and industrial pragmatism.

Synopsis: - Hyundai Motor Group has announced a $6 billion hydrogen-integrated steel mill in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, to be operational by 2029. The initiative aims to decarbonize steel production through blue & green hydrogen, supported by state incentives, despite high costs & federal policy uncertainty.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal Belgium’s €215 million Steelanol plant in Ghent, directed by Vadim Kolisnichenko, risks shutdown due to new EU rules. These regulations hamper profitability by limiting CO₂ credits for ethanol produced from blast furnace gas, despite the plant’s ambitious climate goals.

Synopsis: - Vietnam’s Xuan Thien Group commences construction of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated green steel complex in Nam Dinh province. Supported by Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long, the $3.8 billion investment incorporates liquefied natural gas and hydrogen technologies to drastically reduce emissions and stimulate regional economic growth.

Synopsis: - Hybar Steel, helmed by CEO Dave Stickler and CFO Ari Levy, has commenced production at its solar powered rebar mill in Osceola, Arkansas. With a 105 MW solar field, 160 MW battery, and a 104 MW electric arc furnace, the plant achieves exceptional automation, efficiency, and environmental performance, and plans a second mill to expand clean steel supply.

Synopsis: - Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH has awarded Tenova a major contract to supply a cutting-edge, hydrogen-ready walking beam furnace. This project supports Salzgitter’s decarbonisation targets and enhances Tenova’s footprint in the German green steel transition.

Synopsis: - Outokumpu, global stainless steel leader, has implemented Microsoft’s Intelligent Data Platform and Azure solutions to automate environmental reporting, streamline production, and cut carbon emissions by 75%. The initiative leverages IoT, AI, and EPD tools to drive sustainable value.

Synopsis: - Synopsis: - A comprehensive report by GMK Center elucidates how emergent green steelmaking technologies such as electric arc furnace, hydrogen-based direct reduced iron, and molten oxide electrolysis consume exponentially more electricity than traditional blast furnace-basic oxygen furnace methods. This surge in energy demand places electricity prices at the epicenter of economic viability for decarbonizing the steel sector.

Synopsis: - The Green Metals Innovation Network, led by CSIRO and collaborating with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre, pioneers innovative, sustainable pathways for Australia’s iron, steel, alumina, and aluminium sectors. This partnership integrates research, government, and industry to safeguard Australia’s economy and environment by advancing decarbonized metal production.

Synopsis: - Cemvision, in partnership with the metallurgical institute Swerim, unveils an innovative beneficiation technology that transforms underutilized Electric Arc Furnace and Basic Oxygen Furnace slags into premium Supplementary Cementitious Material. This breakthrough advances decarbonization and circular economy objectives across global steel and cement industries.

Synopsis: Amid mounting geopolitical tremors, global energy and commodity markets are grappling with heightened uncertainty. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for nearly 20% of global crude, faces potential blockade threats following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Tehran’s retaliatory posturing has pushed WTI crude prices above $75, unnerving investors and placing the global energy supply chain on edge. Europe, already entangled in its own energy dilemmas, continues to navigate a delicate dance between gas dependence and decarbonisation. The continent’s energy equation remains vulnerable, caught between geopolitical realignment and infrastructural inadequacies.
In parallel, the ferrous complex shows mixed signals. Iron ore prices remain resilient, underpinned by Chinese restocking and cautious optimism, despite uneven demand recovery across industrial sectors. On the other hand, metallurgical coal markets are mellowing, as weak downstream steel consumption and cautious buying patterns prevail. The scrap market in Turkey is likewise subdued, constrained by tentative demand and ongoing tariff disputes that weigh on trader confidence.
The real estate slump in China continues to erode rebar demand, with property developers mired in liquidity woes and policy support proving insufficient to galvanise consumption. This structural stagnation exacerbates pressures on Chinese steel mills, many of which are scaling back production in the face of dwindling margins. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam’s HRC market remains a picture of volatility, pressured by high inventory levels, uncompetitive domestic pricing, and aggressive Chinese & Russian export offers.
Globally, the steel sector finds itself adrift in a fiscal fog, as faltering margins and macroeconomic ambivalence force producers to tread cautiously. Amid this uncertainty, India has stirred the trade pot with a regulatory swerve, an amended Quality Control Order now mandates BIS certification not only for hot-rolled coils but also for upstream input materials like HR slabs. The directive has thrown importers into disarray, sidelined major exporters such as China, and restructured India’s import landscape. While domestic mills may benefit temporarily from reduced competition, the long-term risk of overcapacity and export uncompetitiveness looms large.

Synopsis: - An explosion at Yongxing Steel Company in Kano’s Mariri Quarters killed five people and injured ten others. The blast occurred while scrap metal was being offloaded, prompting a swift investigation by the Kano State Police Command.

Synopsis: - POSCO Group, under new leadership, is reviewing the sale of its Chinese electric steel sheet subsidiary and Vietnam construction arm as part of a wide 2025 restructuring program that aims to divest low profit and non core assets.

Synopsis: - Ezequiel Tavernelli of Alacero warns that systemic subsidies from China on steel, coupled with US tariffs, threaten 1.4 million jobs in Latin America’s steel value chain. He urges regional coordination and policy support to defend local industry.

Synopsis: - Japan’s Yamato Kogyo has divested its steelmaking interests in the Middle East, marking a strategic retreat from the region. The move reflects the company's renewed focus on core operations amid evolving global market dynamics.

Synopsis: - Brazil’s government has launched anti dumping investigations into carbon steel wire from China and Russia, following evidence of injurious pricing that threatens domestic producers. The probes aim to protect manufacturers and workers across Brazil’s value chain.

Synopsis: - Malaysia’s Trade Ministry announced it will keep anti-dumping duties on cold rolled iron and non-alloy steel coils from China and Japan, while lifting duties on similar imports from South Korea and Vietnam. This decision aims to protect the domestic steel industry from unfair pricing practices.

Synopsis: - Canada’s International Trade Tribunal has found reasonable evidence that carbon and alloy steel wire from ten countries, including China, India, Türkiye and Vietnam, is being dumped and injuring domestic producers like Sivaco Wire Group and ArcelorMittal Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency will issue a preliminary ruling by July 21, 2025.

Synopsis: - UMass Amherst and MIT, partnering with MassDOT, have successfully used cold spray 3D printing to repair a corroded beam on a bridge in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, demonstrating a fast, cost-effective, and minimally disruptive approach to infrastructure renewal.

Synopsis: - European and American steelmakers, including ArcelorMittal, SSAB, US Steel, and emerging firms like H2 Green Steel and Nucor, are investing in low carbon steel solutions and pricing premiums to meet ambitious 2030 climate targets and shifting customer demand.

Synopsis: - Major steelmakers including ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel, SSAB, Hyundai Steel, and US Steel have launched a new wave of branded low emission steel products. These initiatives reflect a global pivot toward sustainability, hydrogen use, and carbon conscious innovation in the steel industry.

Synopsis: - Startups such as Blastr Green Steel (Finland), HYBRIT (Sweden), H2 Green Steel (Sweden), GravitHy (France), Green Steel Arabia, Green Steel WA, Magnum Mining, Port Hedland Green Steel, Vulcan Green Steel are deploying hydrogen based direct reduction or electric arc technologies to decarbonise steel, targeting capacities between 2.5 million & 5 million metric tons per year.

Synopsis: - Innovators Boston Metal, Electra Steel, Ferrosilva, ΣIDERWIN, HyIron, Herta Metals, and Molten Industries are advancing pioneering electrolytic, biomass and modular technologies to produce green steel and sponge iron, with capacities from 50,000 to multi million tons yearly.

Synopsis: - Tecnored, a Vale-owned Brazil-based innovator, is launching a low carbon pig iron plant in Marabá using biomass and flexible raw materials, aiming for 250,000 metric tons/year initially and potentially 500,000, while piloting sustainable solutions in São Paulo since 2011.

Synopsis: - Kobe Steel is supplying its Kobenable Premier low-carbon steel to Nakajima Sangyo for the production of hoist cranes. This initiative supports Kobe Steel’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 without compromising product quality or performance.

Synopsis: - Usiminas has implemented an AI system at its Ipatinga plant to monitor smoke opacity from chimneys and alert operators, reinforcing its R$ 2.5 billion investment in environmental controls and supporting its CO₂ reduction plans.

Synopsis: - The International Monetary Fund, led by Alfred Kammer and Geoff Gottlieb, has sounded an alarm over Europe’s sluggish growth, urging the EU and member states to tackle trade fragmentation, fiscal misalignments & weak productivity through structural reforms.

Synopsis: - Thyssenkrupp AG has extended CEO Miguel Ángel López Borrego’s contract by five years, until May 2031, affirming its confidence in his transformative leadership during a pivotal period of restructuring and decarbonisation.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal has signed a deal to divest its Bosnian assets, ArcelorMittal Zenica and ArcelorMittal Prijedor, to Pavgord Group, transferring all jobs. The move follows a strategic review, with closure expected in Q3 2025.

Synopsis: - At the World Steel Dynamics Forum in New York, Máximo Vedoya, CEO of Ternium, expressed confidence in the resilience of North America’s steel industry. He praised the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement for fostering regional trade & predicted sustained demand for steel as infrastructure & industry continue to grow.

Synopsis: - Spain’s steel association Unesid, led by Bernardo Velázquez & Carola Hermoso, has urged the government and the European Union to ensure fair energy prices, strong trade protections & a stable regulatory framework to support the struggling metallurgical sector amid rising costs & foreign competition.

Synopsis: - SMS group has entered a strategic partnership with The Systems Group to integrate Spray-Cooled® technology into electric arc furnace and secondary metallurgy solutions, enhancing operational safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability for steelmakers worldwide.

Synopsis: - TISCO Stainless Steel, a leader in high-end metallurgy, has surpassed 6 million metric tons in annual stainless steel output, driven by smart technology, sustainable practices & a robust innovation strategy across China.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal has abandoned its hydrogen based steel decarbonization projects at Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt, citing high energy costs and regulatory hurdles. The German government, Thyssenkrupp, Salzgitter, and energy firms like RWE and EWE respond with renewed calls for clearer hydrogen and electricity policies.

Synopsis: - Cleveland Cliffs has launched a new $150 million Vertical Stainless Bright Anneal Line at its Coshocton Works in Ohio. CEO Lourenco Goncalves highlighted the shift to a 100 % hydrogen process, enhancing efficiency, sustainability & quality for automotive & appliance-grade stainless steel.

Synopsis: - Gerdau, one of Latin America’s largest steel producers, has solidified its leadership in low-carbon steel production by manufacturing 11.7 million metric tons in 2024. Nearly 70% of this steel came from recycled scrap metal, highlighting Gerdau’s role as a major recycler in the region, processing approximately 10 million metric tons of scrap annually, as detailed in its latest Sustainability Report.

Synopsis: - Ecuador’s Novacero promotes metal scrap as a valuable resource through its “La Chatarra No Es Basura” initiative. Led by Mariuxi Villacrés, the company champions circular economy practices, reducing CO₂ emissions, empowering recyclers & engaging communities.

Synopsis: - The European Commission, in partnership with BOTAŞ and supported by IPA III, has unveiled a €3 million technical assistance programme to assess hydrogen-ready infrastructure, craft a national Hydrogen Master Network Plan, and fortify stakeholder knowledge in Türkiye’s green and low carbon hydrogen landscape.

Synopsis: - Chinese researchers led by Professor Chunxiang Qian from Southeast University have developed an innovative microbial system that transforms steel industry waste into carbon-capturing cement. This groundbreaking technology addresses two pressing environmental challenges, industrial slag disposal and carbon dioxide emissions from cement plants, through a single sustainable biological process.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal Europe has halted plans to build DRI-EAF facilities in Bremen & Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany, despite €1.3B in government aid. The company cites weak steel demand, high electricity costs & policy uncertainty, urging faster implementation of the EU Steel and Metals Action Plan.

Synopsis: - SSAB’s groundbreaking fossil-free steel mill project in Luleå faces a significant 12-month postponement due to delays in transmission grid upgrades by Vattenfall Eldistribution and Svenska kraftnät. Despite this setback, SSAB reaffirms its €4.5 billion investment commitment toward a sustainable industrial future.

Synopsis: - At Fastmarkets’ International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit in Barcelona, Fernando Pessanha Santos (Hydnum Steel), Paulo Carvalho (decarbValue), and José Noldin (GravitHy) explored the murky definition of “green steel,” supply constraints, financial premiums, and Europe’s policy inertia on sustainable steel.

Synopsis: - Industry leaders at the Fastmarkets’ 2025 International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit in Barcelona urged swift global consensus on defining “green steel” amid mounting geopolitical tensions, market fragmentation & regulatory disparity. Key voices included Andreas Eichstaedt from thyssenkrupp & José Noldin of GravitHY.

Synopsis: - At Fastmarkets’ International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit, Vitol CEO Russell Hardy highlighted the dual challenge of meeting global green steel demand while curbing CO₂ emissions. Vitol is leveraging its energy trading acumen to optimise DRI EAF processes, manage carbon liabilities, and expand into metals markets to support the energy transition.

Synopsis: - Serbia, under the stewardship of Jovana Joksimovic, Assistant Minister of Mining and Energy, is preparing to introduce carbon pricing aligned with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, balancing regulatory compliance and safeguarding its energy-intensive industries.

Synopsis: - The IGNITE hub, led by Swansea University’s Prof Cameron Pleydell Pearce and partners like British Steel, Nissan & Rolls Royce, has secured £22 million in funding (EPSRC £11 M + £11.9 M partners) to revolutionise the UK steel supply chain across defence, manufacturing & energy.

Synopsis: - Solar Steel has commissioned 118 MW of its cutting-edge 1P solar trackers at a new solar park in Chile. This milestone highlights their meticulous quality assurance, comprehensive commissioning processes, and commitment to sustainable energy, supported by extensive collaboration with local teams and stakeholders.

Synopsis: - DNV has been appointed Owner’s Engineer for AMEA Power’s colossal 1 GW Abydos 2 solar PV and 600 MWh BESS project in Benban, Egypt, ensuring technical resilience amid harsh desert conditions. Santiago Blanco of DNV highlights the project’s potential to power 500,000 homes and avert 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ annually.

Synopsis: - The Indian steel ministry has amended its Quality Control Order to mandate BIS certification not just for finished hot-rolled coils, but also for input materials like slabs. The move, driven by Indian flat steel producers, has created confusion & concern among importers, particularly from China & FTA countries, effectively turning India into a protected steel island.

Synopsis: - Canada has announced sweeping new measures to shield its steel & aluminum industries from what it calls “unjust” U.S. tariffs. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, PM Mark Carney, & other ministers detailed the strategy, which includes counter-tariffs, trade quotas, procurement preferences, & emergency financial support.

Synopsis: - UK’s iron & steel sector has grappled with a £1.8 billion surge in energy costs since 2021, says an ECIU analysis. Industry leaders including Jess Ralston and Gareth Stace stress that heavy investment in domestic renewables and policy reforms are vital to secure the future of British steel.

Synopsis: - Russia’s steel industry is confronting a severe downturn as Severstal CEO Alexander Shevelev warns of imminent production cuts and plant closures due to high costs, a surging ruble, and falling demand. Government officials, including Industry Minister Anton Alikhanov, signal planned tax relief and regulatory easing to help the struggling sector amid declining exports and domestic consumption.

Synopsis: - South Korea’s Posco Group, chaired by Chang In-hwa, has achieved a historic milestone as the first steelmaker permanently inducted into the World Steel Dynamics Hall of Fame. This accolade recognizes Posco’s unrivaled global steel competitiveness over 15 consecutive years, celebrated at the prestigious Global Steel Dynamics Forum in New York City.

Synopsis: - Bosnian company Pavgord is nearing completion of a deal to acquire ArcelorMittal’s iron ore mine in Prijedor & steel plant in Zenica, assuming all related debts and liabilities, including historically heavy environmental and operational burdens.

Synopsis: - Alleima, a global frontrunner in advanced steels and specialty alloys, has formed a strategic partnership with George Ibbotson (Steels) Ltd., a third-generation Sheffield-based steel distributor. This alliance aims to enhance distribution of Alleima’s premium precision strip steels across the UK, bolstering local supply chains and elevating customer service standards.

Synopsis: - China’s Rizhao Steel has pioneered a thicker 4.5mm galvanized checker plate, broadening its product range to meet diverse industrial demands. This advancement results from cross-functional collaboration and cutting-edge continuous pickling and galvanizing technology.

Synopsis: - On June 16, 2025, 39-year-old Michael Dewaine Townsend was killed in a railcar accident at U.S. Steel’s Fairfield plant in Alabama. Federal investigations are underway as the incident raises urgent concerns about industrial rail safety protocols.

Synopsis: - A 48-hour strike erupted at Tata Steel’s Lisburn plant on June 18, as employees demand better wages after years of stagnant salaries. Backed by Unite the Union, the protest targets the erosion of skill-based pay and highlights stark disparities within the global steel giant's UK operations.

Synopsis: - Nippon Steel has finalized its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, forming a global steelmaking giant while maintaining U.S. Steel’s name, leadership, and Pittsburgh headquarters. The deal includes a $11 billion investment commitment and a national security agreement with the U.S. Government.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal has completed the acquisition of Nippon Steel’s 50% stake in the Calvert steel facility, gaining full ownership of one of North America’s most advanced steelmaking sites. With a new electric arc furnace and upcoming electrical steel facility, Calvert is set to anchor the company’s low-CO₂ production strategy in the U.S.

Synopsis: - Tosyalı Holding, led by Fuat Tosyalı, soared to Türkiye’s top and Europe’s third-largest steel producer in 2024 by boosting output to 9.12 mt, entering the global Top 50 and vying for a Top 20 position through $6 billion in sustainability-driven investments.

Synopsis: - Unica Iron & Steel secured a R500 million contract to supply 14,000 metric tons of steel for Hyderabad’s Innovation & Mobility District, led by young black engineers from South African townships, even as the company navigates legal scrutiny over workforce and financial conduct.

Synopsis: - Infinite Uptime launched its AI-driven PlantOS™ and Production Outcomes-as-a-Service, POaaS, at the Global Steel Dynamics Forum. The platform delivers nearly 99.97% equipment uptime and up to 2% energy savings for heavy industries, with proven results at firms like JSW Steel.

Synopsis: - North Star BlueScope Steel has chosen Danieli to modernise key elements of its Quality Strip Production facility in Delta, Ohio. The project includes replacing the original laminar cooling system and installing a third downcoiler to enhance capacity, product range, and operational efficiency by 2027.

Synopsis: - SMS group has completed an advanced automation upgrade of Jingye Steel Co., Ltd.’s five-meter heavy plate mill in Yingkou, China. The modernisation integrates the X Pact® ProBAS level 1 system, EtherCAT I/O, & embedded control modules, dramatically enhancing performance, safety, and digital adaptability.

Synopsis: - Energietechnik Essen GmbH is investing €11.4 million to transform its melting operations through the installation of a world-unique Pressure Electroslag Remelting (P-ESR) unit and the modernisation of its ESR system. This bold move will bolster Cronidur® 30 production, advance sustainability goals & reinforce ETE’s position as a global leader in specialty steels.

Synopsis: - Zhejiang Jiuli Hi Tech Metals, a major stainless steel tube maker, is installing three advanced cold pilger mills (one KPW 50 LC & two KPW 25 LC) from Germany’s SMS group to scale production and precision for instrumentation & steam generator alloys, strengthening its global supply capacity.

Synopsis: - Steel Authority of India Limited supplied 100% of the special-grade indigenous steel used in constructing INS Arnala, India’s newest anti-submarine warship. The vessel, commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025, underscores India's progress in defence indigenisation through public-sector innovation.

Synopsis: - The European Union has unveiled a groundbreaking regulation compelling automakers like Volkswagen, BMW, and Stellantis to integrate recycled steel into vehicle manufacturing. This strategic policy aims to significantly cut CO₂ emissions, foster a circular economy, and set new global standards for sustainable steel usage in the automotive sector.

Synopsis: - The European Commission, spearheaded by Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, has finalized a provisional agreement simplifying the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The measure reduces administrative burdens on businesses, particularly SMEs, while preserving the integrity of the EU’s ambitious climate goals.

Synopsis: - ITT Italia S.r.l., a subsidiary of U.S.-based ITT Inc., has signed a strategic partnership with Italian steelmaker Acciaieria Arvedi S.p.A. to procure Arvzero™, a carbon-neutral steel. This collaboration aims to decarbonize the manufacturing of brake pads & aligns both companies with global sustainability mandates.

Synopsis: - JFE Steel Corporation’s green steel, JGreeX™, has been used for the first time in the construction of a Japanese cargo ship by Namikata Shipbuilding. The vessel, owned by Shinsei Kaiun and operated by JFE Logistics, reflects a major step toward decarbonising Japan’s domestic maritime supply chain.

Synopsis: - On June 18, HS Hyosung Advanced Materials signed an MoU with Tata Steel (Thailand) for a long-term supply of low-CO₂ steel wire. The partnership will enable eco-friendly tire cord production for electric vehicles, supporting decarbonisation goals across the automotive supply chain.

Synopsis: - From 2026, Salzgitter Group and Volvo Cars will launch a pioneering closed-loop steel partnership. Scrap from Volvo’s Swedish plant will be sent back to Salzgitter’s German steelworks for reuse in low-CO₂ steelmaking, advancing circularity and climate goals through a rail-based logistics system powered by green energy.

Synopsis: - Under the “Flacara & Oxigen” brand created by Felix Tataru & GMP CommUnity, Resita has repurposed its steel legacy into a smart city revival, integrating trams, e buses, renewable energy, cycling bridges & cultural venues to reenergise its communities & environment.

Synopsis: - As summer temperatures soar, Solar Steel renews its call for strict adherence to health & safety protocols at solar installation sites, emphasising hydration, UV protection, heat exposure mitigation & climate-resilient work routines for site personnel.

Synopsis: - This expanded analysis by Yuanrong Zhou and Chelsea Baldino dives deeper into the costs, emissions & policy complexities of importing renewable hydrogen & e fuels into the European Union, spotlighting developments in Brazil, Egypt & EU mandates.

Synopsis: - India’s Ministry of Steel has issued a critical clarification mandating BIS certification for both finished steel products & their input materials under the Steel & Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, impacting imports from June 16, 2025. The order affects global players like Hyundai & could disrupt supply chains for small steel processors in India.

Synopsis: - Thailand’s Cabinet has extended the national ban on building or expanding steel bar factories for another five years, through 2030, to combat industrial oversupply and inefficiency. The Ministry of Industry, in coordination with key economic and environmental agencies, is aiming to stabilize domestic steel production and align it with long-term sustainability goals.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt, a key German steel facility under global steel leader ArcelorMittal, will temporarily suspend its blast furnace 5A from June 22 to June 27–28 for deep-blowing maintenance. The operation may cause limited emissions but aims to maintain safety & extend the furnace’s operating life.

Synopsis: - British Steel has signed a £500-million ($635 million) contract to supply Network Rail with 70,000–80,000 metric tons of rails annually from its Scunthorpe facility. The 5-year deal, with a 3-year extension option, reaffirms British Steel's role as Network Rail’s principal rail supplier.

Synopsis: - Spain-based Tubos Reunidos Group has clinched two prestigious orders exceeding €26.5 million ($28.5 million) from India’s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited for its advanced seamless steel tubes. The deal reinforces Indo-European industrial ties and underscores Tubos Reunidos’ global reputation for metallurgical excellence.

Synopsis: - Metso has signed a pivotal equipment supply agreement for Jinnan Iron & Steel Group’s upcoming iron ore concentrator plant in Sohar, Oman. Slated for commissioning in 2027, the plant will produce 12.6 million metric tons of high-grade DR-grade iron ore annually, positioning Oman as a key player in the low-carbon steel supply chain.

Synopsis: - The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has allocated A$19.8 million to the NeoSmelt consortium, comprising BlueScope, BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside & Mitsui Iron Ore Development, to progress a cutting-edge electric smelting furnace pilot in Kwinana, targeting low-emissions ironmaking using Pilbara iron ore.

Synopsis: - A groundbreaking study by Stockholm School of Economics reveals Liberty Steel Galați’s green steel ambitions are heavily reliant on hydrogen sourcing strategies. Researchers Mara Bălașa & Rickard Sandberg warn that opting for externally sourced green H₂ without proper safeguards may lead to $3.5 billion in value loss.

Synopsis: - Poland’s Ministry of Industry has unveiled an ambitious Action Plan for the Sustainable Development of the Steel Industry, addressing critical issues like energy costs, foreign competition & environmental red tape, aiming to safeguard jobs & national production until 2050.

Synopsis: - Tokyo Steel, Japan’s leading electric arc furnace steelmaker, has commissioned a cutting-edge dust recycling system designed to reduce emissions, reclaim metals & improve operational sustainability. The technology is a step forward in Japan’s march toward industrial decarbonization.