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: - A 34-year-old contract worker named Sunil Kumar Singh tragically died in a shunting accident during late-night logistics operations at Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur plant. Tata Steel has confirmed the incident & is conducting an internal investigation.

Synopsis: - Vulcan Steel Limited announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Rhys Jones after 19 years. Gavin Street, current Chief Commercial Officer, will succeed him as Managing Director and CEO from January 2026. Rhys Jones will transition to Board Chair, replacing Russell Chenu, ensuring leadership continuity.

Synopsis: - Juan Carlos Cairo-Padron & Thomas Michael Fortinberry were arrested for orchestrating a years-long sanctions evasion & smuggling operation to supply Venezuela’s state-owned steel firm COMSIGUA using front companies, global bank transfers & illicit exports.

Synopsis: - U.S. President Donald J. Trump & U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer finalized a historic Economic Prosperity Deal that liberalizes transatlantic trade in automobiles, aluminum, steel & pharmaceuticals, while reinforcing national security provisions through tariff quotas & supply chain mandates.

Synopsis: - Singapore’s High Court has decisively ruled against the Gupta Family Group Alliance, rejecting Liberty Steel’s appeal to avoid judicial management. The ruling favours ArcelorMittal, the Luxembourg-based steel titan, over unresolved payments tied to a $145 million acquisition dispute.

Synopsis: - The United Steelworkers union, led by President David McCall, has vowed to closely monitor and hold Nippon Steel accountable as it finalizes its acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing concerns over worker rights, plant operations & national industrial integrity.

Synopsis: - The Maritime Union of Australia and Australian Workers’ Union strongly oppose the government’s decision to send the Northern Endeavour offshore oil platform to Norway for dismantling, arguing it contradicts the “Future Made in Australia” agenda. Minister for Resources Madeleine King is urged to redirect levy funds towards building domestic decommissioning infrastructure, securing jobs, and supporting a sovereign green metals industry.

Synopsis: - Germany’s engineering federation VDMA has urged the EU to reduce overreliance on China, support strategic tech development, and finalize free trade deals, warning of unfair competition from Chinese state-backed firms.

Synopsis: - UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has vowed to protect Speciality Steel in Sheffield, calling it a national asset, as the company faces £600m in debt. Local MP Marie Tidball raised concerns in Parliament, pressing for government action to safeguard 1,500 jobs amid ongoing financial distress.

Synopsis: - Jingye Group, the Chinese owner of British Steel, is preparing to recover over £700 million in debts after the UK government took over operations of the company. PwC & Linklaters are advising Jingye on asset valuation & potential legal remedies.

Synopsis: - Liberty Steel’s Galati plant in Romania suffered a technical failure on June 12, forcing an emergency shutdown of its recently restarted Blast Furnace No5. Despite the incident, rolling mill operations remain on track as production continues using previously made semi-finished steel.

Synopsis: - thyssenkrupp Steel has selected Primetals Technologies to modernize the slab sizing press at Hot-Strip Mill No. 2 in Duisburg, Germany. The project includes advanced drive upgrades, enhanced safety systems, & energy-efficient cooling.

Synopsis: - Nippon Steel Engineering, its Indian arm NSEI, and Tata Projects Limited have secured a contract from Steel Authority of India Limited to deliver a state-of-the-art Coke Dry Quenching system at the IISCO Steel Plant. This marks SAIL’s first adoption of single-chamber CDQ technology, reflecting a strategic shift toward cleaner & more energy-efficient coke production.

Synopsis: - Tenaris has launched its full-well Dopeless® technology in Brazil’s Búzios offshore field, operated by Petrobras. With safe & sustainable casing installations, Tenaris reinforces its environmental & operational leadership in offshore drilling.

Synopsis: - China’s Ansteel has pioneered 4.5 mm-thick ultra-high-strength 50Mn seamless steel pipes for geological use, showcasing a significant metallurgical feat. The innovation was made possible through a novel dual-technology system by Ansteel’s large plant & technology center.

Synopsis: - Jindal Steel & Power Limited plans to rename itself as Jindal Steel Limited, aligning its identity more closely with its core steelmaking business. The change awaits approvals from shareholders, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs & other statutory bodies.

Synopsis: - GMS launches a three-part webinar series on the Hong Kong Convention just as the Convention finally comes into force on June 26, 2025. Meanwhile, geopolitical turbulence from Israeli strikes on Iran & Trump’s revived tariff tirade send oil prices & freight rates soaring, further shaking the global ship recycling market.

Synopsis: - In a major feat for India’s Bullet Train project, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited launched a 100-metre-long steel bridge over the Dedicated Freight Corridor near Bharuch, Gujarat. This marks the eighth of 28 planned steel bridges on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad route, as construction crosses 300 km of viaducts.

Synopsis: - The European Union has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 80.7% on specific screws & bolts imported from China. Firms like Zhejiang Junyue & Brother Group are affected

Synopsis: - Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry has concluded its expedited anti-dumping duty review on color-coated steel from Vietnam's Tay Nam Steel Manufacturing & Trading Co., Ltd., ending the temporary exemption granted to the company. The duties, ranging from 12.06% to 52.10%, remain in effect until July 2026.

Synopsis: - The Bureau of Industry & Security, under the U.S. Department of Commerce, has amended the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to impose new tariffs on eight steel-derivative consumer goods, following President Biden’s Proclamation 10896. These tariffs take effect from June 23, 2025.

Synopsis: - U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have received full regulatory approval, including an Executive Order from President Trump, for their historic steelmaking partnership, which promises $11 billion in investments by 2028 and safeguards over 100,000 American jobs.

Synopsis: - Steel remains a crucial input for U.S. defense and manufacturing industries, prompting recent tariff measures aimed at preserving domestic production and employment across key states.

Synopsis: - Mexico and the United States are in advanced talks to reach a new steel trade agreement. The proposed deal would allow tariff-free Mexican steel exports to the US within historically defined volume limits.

Synopsis: - Brazil’s steel sector faces fresh uncertainty as new 50% tariffs on exports raise concerns about competitiveness. Despite a 7.3% rise in semi-finished steel exports earlier this year, Amcham Brasil warns the intensified levies may hinder industrial momentum.

Synopsis: - Mexico’s steel imports plunged to a 51-month low in April 2025, totaling just $875 million, according to trade data. Despite sporadic surges, firms like Ternium, ArcelorMittal México, & Deacero face sustained demand drops & economic headwinds.

Synopsis: - Steel Authority of India Limited has launched a ₹45,810 crore ($5.5 billion) expansion at its IISCO Steel Plant in Burnpur, West Bengal. This ambitious move will boost capacity to 7.1 million metric tons by 2029 & generate over 12,000 jobs, marking one of the largest industrial investments in eastern India.

Synopsis: - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is set to restart its third blast furnace by the end of June 2025, boosting annual production to 7.5 million metric tons. This revival is supported by a ₹11,500 crore government package, aiming to restore the plant’s full operational capacity.

Synopsis: - The Mexican government has shut down industrial offices in Monterrey & Ciudad Juárez after discovering that a company imported 400,000 metric tons of steel without proper registration or traceability, according to federal authorities.

Synopsis: - Elisa has expanded its partnership with Outokumpu, a global stainless steel leader, to manage its internet & network services across five continents. Collaborating with Vodafone Business, Elisa will ensure high-performance connectivity for Outokumpu’s manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Synopsis: - Paolo Rocca, chairman of Techint Group, emphasized the vital link between education and industrial transformation at Argentina’s Roberto Rocca Education Day, urging structural reforms to boost national development.

Synopsis: - Siderperu has unveiled its 2025 education initiatives in Chimbote, aiming to benefit over 5,000 students & teachers through programs in leadership, technical training, bio-gardens, & digital learning platforms.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal Acindar challenged over 700 students from technical schools in Villa Constitución through its Ingeniamos program, engaging them in robotics & programming projects across a dynamic four-day event.

Synopsis: - Researchers including Aminul Islam, Qidong Li, and Zoheir N. Farhat studied how hydrogen permeates and gets trapped in modern, vintage & legacy Canadian pipeline steels, revealing how microstructure evolution over decades impacts resistance to hydrogen embrittlement.

Synopsis: - Scientists from China, including Yuhan Liu & Chengqing Yuan, have discovered that golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) severely worsen pitting corrosion on carbon steel used in hydraulic systems, highlighting new risks to water infrastructure integrity.

Synopsis: - U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have received full regulatory approval, including an Executive Order from President Trump, for their historic steelmaking partnership, which promises $11 billion in investments by 2028 and safeguards over 100,000 American jobs.

Synopsis: - The US Department of Justice has secured a motion from the DC Circuit Court to pause its legal challenge against Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of US Steel, effectively placing the antitrust suit in abeyance as merger talks continue.

Synopsis: - Residents of Koppal, Karnataka, have united to oppose the proposed expansion of the Baldota Steel and Power Limited plant, citing severe pollution concerns. Despite directives from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to halt preparatory work, local authorities have been accused of non-compliance, intensifying the conflict.

Synopsis: - The European Union has formally notified the WTO of its plan to reintroduce country-specific quotas for steel imports from Türkiye, the United Kingdom & South Korea, reversing its earlier global quota policy for category 17 steel products. This revision aims to address inequities triggered by the 15% global cap & will take effect from 1 July 2025, following consultations with affected countries.

Synopsis: - The Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users has raised alarms over the U.S. doubling Section 232 steel & aluminum tariffs, warning it will damage domestic manufacturing, increase costs, and undermine supply chains shared with allies like Canada and Japan.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal Spain is transforming its former Villaverde plant into a state-of-the-art steel distribution, recycling & processing centre for the Madrid region, consolidating operations from Getafe & Coslada to streamline logistics & boost sustainability.

Synopsis: - SA Unions have called for the public ownership of the Whyalla Steelworks to safeguard jobs and transform the site into a global hub for green steel. Following Sanjeev Gupta’s exit, the South Australian government seized control under a $2.4 billion rescue plan.

Synopsis: - The Italian government has pledged an additional €200 million to support Acciaierie d’Italia, formerly Ilva, during its transition towards privatization, led by an Azerbaijani consortium including Baku Steel & the Business Development Fund of Azerbaijan.

Synopsis: - CriteriaCaixa, the investment arm of Spain’s “la Caixa” banking group, has withdrawn from its agreement to acquire a 20% stake in Celsa Group, citing shifting market dynamics & strategic recalibration.

Synopsis: - Speciality Steel UK, a subsidiary of Liberty Steel, faces financial turmoil with debts exceeding £618 million. Despite efforts to restructure, including a proposed debt write-off, the company has struggled to regain operational stability at its Sheffield and Rotherham plants. The appointment of a receiver by Together Finance marks a critical juncture in the company's battle for survival.

Synopsis: - Zhongshou Special Steel Group & Primetals Technologies have achieved a record-setting milestone by installing four high-reduction rolling stands for China’s first-ever 4+5 Arvedi ESP line at Luanzhou within just one week, marking the 11th global ESP line set for launch by November 2025.

Synopsis: - POSCO and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have forged a strategic alliance to advance the application of POSCO’s high-manganese steel in naval shipbuilding, aiming to enhance the durability and performance of future warships.

Synopsis: - Jiangsu Dejing Piping System Technology is set to commission 13 stainless steel pipe production lines by end of June 2025, aiming to expand capacity & strengthen its market presence in China’s competitive steel sector.

Synopsis: - BSRM, Bangladesh’s leading steel manufacturer, has begun producing 50 mm diameter reinforcing steel bars exclusively for the Padma Bridge. This rare innovation marks a regional milestone, making BSRM the only producer of such rebar in South Asia.

Synopsis: - Researchers at Shenzhen University, including Feng Xing & Zhongfeng Zhu, have pioneered a self-sensing steel–FRP composite bar equipped with distributed fiber-optic sensors to detect concrete cracks in real time, enhancing civil infrastructure durability.

Synopsis: - Bourns has launched its new Thick Film on Steel product line, beginning with the TFOS30-1-150 model, to enhance high-energy applications across BESS, solar, motor drives & industrial power systems, offering durability, power, & thermal resilience.

Synopsis: - The U.S. Department of Labor and Trade Representative have requested that Mexico review alleged labor rights violations at Tubos de Acero de Mexico S.A. following claims by Mexican union SINAIN under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Mechanism.

Synopsis: - The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued final results in its 2022 countervailing duty review on finished carbon steel flanges from India, assigning subsidy rates to Norma Group, RNG & other exporters. The review also rescinded action against 30 companies lacking eligible shipments.

Synopsis: - The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its decision to impose a 78.17% dumping margin on four Taiwanese steel nail producers, Dar Yu, Liang Chyuan, Tricera & Your Standing International, citing failure to cooperate in an antidumping review for the 2023–2024 period.

Synopsis: - Baowu & Rio Tinto have inaugurated the $2.4 billion Western Range iron ore project in Western Australia, marking a new milestone in their long-term alliance. Dignitaries including Baowu Chairman Hu Wangming, Premier Roger Cook & Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm attended the launch.

Synopsis: - Erdemir, backed by OYAK Maden Metalürji, hosted the second edition of the SteelOrbis Piyasa Sohbetleri in Istanbul, where leading voices from Türkiye’s steel sector discussed challenges, forecasts & global trends impacting the industry.

Synopsis: - New calls for submissions have opened for four major architecture & design competitions, including the UIA Gold Medal, Steedman Fellowship, Steel Competition, & the Design for Aging Competition, offering global recognition & up to $100,000 in awards.

Synopsis: - Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. holds a “golden share” in United States Steel Corp., asserting presidential control over the company despite a planned $14.1 billion takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel.

Synopsis: - The Trump administration has extended 50% steel tariffs to include imported household appliances from countries like South Korea & Mexico. The U.S. Commerce Department will now apply duties based on the steel content of products like refrigerators, dishwashers, & ovens.

Synopsis: - Britain is prepared to enforce its end of a new UK-US tariff agreement on cars, steel, beef & ethanol, pending final approval by President Donald Trump. UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says both sides are close to implementation.

Synopsis: - The Australian Steel Institute is urging the government to secure exemption from the US’s newly doubled 50% global steel tariff. ASI fears economic fallout, trade disruption & a flood of cheap imports if relief is not granted.

Synopsis: - ANDRITZ has received final acceptance for its advanced pickling line & acid regeneration systems at voestalpine’s cold rolling mill #3 in Linz, Austria. The project enhances sustainable steel strip production for sectors like automotive & e-mobility.

Synopsis: - Godo Steel has commissioned Danieli to modernize its 87-year-old big bar mill at Himeji Works in Japan, aiming to enhance quality, productivity & safety by installing advanced double-shiftable reverse stands.

Synopsis: - Steel Authority of India Limited’s Rourkela Steel Plant has commissioned its state-of-the-art Ladle Furnace 2D in Steel Melting Shop-II, enhancing steel refining capacity, operational efficiency & safety compliance.

Synopsis: - Sanjog, the crane manufacturing arm of Preet Group, has secured a contract with Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh, India, to develop and deploy a 125T/35T x 28m overhead crane designed for liquid metal handling. This project underscores India's commitment to indigenous innovation and self-reliance in the steel industry.

Synopsis: - Hyundai Steel is set to replace Baoshan Iron & Steel as the primary steel supplier for GM Korea, marking a significant move in the automotive supply chain amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.

Synopsis: - HBIS has begun supplying green & low-carbon weather-resistant steel (Q355D & Q420ND) for the Dasu 765 kV power transmission project in Pakistan, a key Belt & Road Initiative country, aiming to strengthen the region’s grid & infrastructure.

Synopsis: - Nordec Group Oy has been entrusted by HENT AS to design, manufacture & install the prefabricated steel-concrete structural frame for the towering Spektrumkvarteret project in central Oslo, including a 27-story skyscraper & an adjacent congress complex.

Synopsis: - Acrow Bridge has installed a heavy-duty modular steel bridge in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, to improve access to South32’s Hermosa mining project, enabling transport of critical materials like manganese & zinc.

Synopsis: - Outokumpu Corporation has launched its bold EVOLVE strategy for 2026–2030, aiming to boost shareholder value by streamlining operations in stainless steel, expanding into advanced alloys, & leveraging its exclusive chrome mine within the EU.

Synopsis: - The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized its antidumping duty review on certain steel nails from Taiwan, determining that four Taiwanese exporters, Dar Yu, Liang Chyuan, Tricera & YSI, sold at below-market prices, incurring a 78.17% dumping margin.

Synopsis: -The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that Argentina's Siderca S.A.I.C. sold oil country tubular goods at less than fair value between May 2022 & October 2023. The final antidumping duty margin imposed on Siderca is 6.76%.

Synopsis: - The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that Dongkuk Steel & Hyundai Steel of Korea received countervailable subsidies in 2023 for certain cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plates, prompting a partial rescission of review for six other firms.

Synopsis: - The Hauke Oldendorff, the largest bulk carrier ever seen on the Humber, delivered 130,000 metric tons of iron ore from South Africa to British Steel's Immingham Bulk Terminal. The ore will fuel production at the company's Scunthorpe steelworks.

Synopsis: - Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has unified Roy Hill & Atlas Iron into Hancock Iron Ore, combining major Pilbara iron ore operations with over 70 million metric tons annual capacity, aiming to boost regional growth & innovation.

Synopsis: - Joe Kerr, a welder from Tata Steel UK’s Port Talbot site, completed a grueling 450-mile bike ride from Paris to Wales in memory of his late friend Ryan Lewis, raising over $1,700 for Neath Port Talbot Mind, a leading mental health charity.

Synopsis: - A blast inside the furnace of Chintpurni Steel Plant near Charhi, Jharkhand caused chaos on Wednesday. Though there were no fatalities, one worker was injured, raising fresh questions about industrial safety in the region.

Synopsis: - Ronald P. Sandmeyer Sr., former President & CEO of Sandmeyer Steel Company, has passed away at the age of 95. His visionary leadership for nearly three decades transformed the family business into a leading stainless steel manufacturer in the U.S.

Synopsis: - The Pennsylvania House passed H.B. 1018, a bill mandating American-made steel in all publicly funded projects, including private developments receiving public subsidies. The bipartisan move, led by Rep. Frank Burns, aims to boost domestic manufacturing & protect U.S. steelworkers.

Synopsis: - ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada is shutting its Hamilton wire drawing mill, leading to 153 job losses, citing U.S. steel tariffs & operational efficiency as key factors. Operations will be consolidated in Montreal.

Synopsis: - Hyundai Steel has suspended operations at its No. 2 plant in Pohang due to prolonged global steel industry downturn & declining domestic demand. The decision follows restructuring efforts, union negotiations & mounting trade pressures.

Synopsis: - The Italian government has pledged continued financial support to Acciaierie d’Italia despite stalled sale talks & operational setbacks following a blast furnace fire. Baku Steel’s bid hinges on unresolved environmental & fiscal conditions.

Synopsis: - The Polish government is in talks to grant PLN 1 billion ($268.5 million) to ArcelorMittal Poland for modernising a blast furnace at its Dąbrowa Górnicza steelworks, aiming to secure jobs & support local steel production amid global economic pressures.

Synopsis: -The Russian market for flat rolled steel is shrinking due to falling demand, with players like Severstal & Karmet navigating surplus stocks, pricing pressures, & competitive tensions. Global markets show similar signs of softening, though factory quotations remain surprisingly stable.

Synopsis: - Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC, in collaboration with SMS Group, is modernizing its eight-strand Concast billet caster in Sohar Port, Oman, to produce new SBQ steel sections, enhancing product quality & expanding capacity for the global construction industry by the end of 2025.

Synopsis: - Jindal Saw Ltd has announced three major cross-border investments in UAE & Saudi Arabia to establish new manufacturing facilities through subsidiaries & joint ventures, strengthening its presence in the MENA region’s oil, gas & infrastructure sectors.

Synopsis: - Shandong Guangfu Group ignited its 35-meter annular furnace on June 5, advancing its intelligent steel pipe production line, part of a three-line hub serving critical sectors like aerospace, nuclear power & energy.

Synopsis: - Ukrainian firm Interpipe has supplied its first offshore pipes for Turkey’s South Akçakoca Sub-Basin gas field in the Black Sea, using its proprietary UPJ-M premium gas-tight connection, marking a milestone in its global expansion.

Synopsis: - CRC Evans, a UK-based welding specialist, has secured a major contract from Morocco’s OCP Group to execute 12,000 precision welds along a 150-km water pipeline from Jorf Lasfar to Khouribga, addressing critical water shortages in the region.

Synopsis: - Metinvest Group, led by Yulia Dankova & Anton Ishchenko, has automated 95% of its business operations using AI, drones, & robotic tools, including systems like myOCR & SPAIS, while aligning with EU’s ESG mandates.

Synopsis: - Russian steelmakers, including firms tracked by Corporation Chermet, reported a 5.2% fall in steel output and a 6.2% drop in rolled products during January–May 2025, reflecting a troubling trend in the nation’s ferrous metallurgy sector.

Synopsis: - Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry has launched a sunset review of anti-dumping duties on coated flat-rolled steel imports from China, South Korea & Vietnam, as current tariffs near expiry.

Synopsis: - The U.S. Department of Commerce released preliminary results of its antidumping review on stainless steel bars from India, citing a 30.92% margin for Atlas Stainless Corporation & affiliates, while Aamor Inox Limited posted no dumping. The review affects key Indian producers like Ambica Steels, Laxcon Steels & Venus Wire.

Synopsis: - Metinvest Group has partnered with Insulate Ukraine to install over 1,500 blast-resistant windows in war-damaged buildings across Zaporizhzhia, bringing safety & shelter to civilians. The effort is supported by international donors including Deutsche Bank & the University of Cambridge.