ArcelorMittal Poland announces permanent closure of Huta Królewska steelworks in Chorzów, halting production by December 2025 & affecting 270 workers. The facility closure reflects aging infrastructure, substantial modernization costs, & minimal output contribution representing less than 1% of company operations. The decision exemplifies broader European steel sector challenges, wherein legacy manufacturing facilities prove economically unsustainable amid import competition, elevated energy costs, & regulatory pressures.