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Global crude steel production up 4.8% y/y in January
26th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Crude steel production for the 64 countries that provide data to the global industry body the World Steel Association (worldsteel) increased by 4.8% year-on-year to 162.9-million tonnes in January.... 


DECREASED STEEL OUTPUT 
Global crude steel production reached 1 864-million tonnes for the year 2020
Global crude steel output decreases by 0.9% in 2020
26th February 2021

Global crude steel production reached 1 864-million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2020, which is down by 0.9% compared with 2019, steel industry association the World Steel Association stated in a press... 


MULTIPLIER EFFECT 
The manufacturing sector remains key to the growth and development of South Africa owing to its multiplier effect on other sectors of the economy
Manufacturing recovery’s slow pace a concern, Seifsa
26th February 2021

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) is concerned about the slow pace of recovery in the manufacturing sector, as depicted by the manufacturing Purchasing... 


ZOOMING INTO SAFETY 
Over the years, the importance of safety has grown substantially, whereby laws and regulations governing the smelter and metals sector have become stricter
Safe and reliable steel production even more crucial
26th February 2021

High temperatures, molten metals and heavy loads are some of the challenges faced during steel production, says industrial instrumentation and automation multinational Endress+Hauser. 


TRANSFORMATION GOALS 
The Most Transformed Company of the Year Award honours and celebrates companies that have been able to transform their workplaces meaningfully
Companies committed to transformation honoured
26th February 2021

Entries are open for the seventh annual Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) Awards for Excellence and the federation is calling on all companies within the... 


JABULILE MLAMBO 
Rio-Carb’s approach offered an environment-positive option to the mining, steel and cement industries
Company adopts ‘three Rs’ approach to reduce environmental impact
26th February 2021 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Wear-resistant chromium carbide-clad liner plates manufacturer Rio-Carb has aligned itself with the ISO14001 environmental management system to benchmark its manufacturing processes by following... 


New Swedish venture eyes fossil fuel-free steel production in 3 years
24th February 2021 By: Reuters

Swedish steel venture H2 Green Steel is planning to build a fossil fuel-free steel plant in the north of Sweden, including a sustainable hydrogen facility, with production starting in 2024, it said... 


Biden faces South African push to extend trade concessions
15th February 2021 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is apprehensive about striking a new trade deal with the US and would rather maintain existing relations with the world’s largest economy, the nation’s top trade official said. South... 


Seifsa calls for finalisation, implementation of Steel Master Plan
12th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Industry body the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has called for the finalisation and speedy implementation of the Steel Master Plan, which it believes will... 


Macsteel commits to paying SME suppliers in 30 days
11th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Steel merchant Macsteel has committed to its paying small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) suppliers within 30 days, in a bid to contribute to the growth of this critical sector of the South... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa reports second-half profit as supply squeeze lifts prices
ArcelorMittal South Africa reports second-half profit as supply squeeze lifts prices
11th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) return to profit in the second half of its 2020 financial year on the back of steel-shortage-induced price rises that negatively affected many domestic... 


BHP pledges $15m to decarbonise the steel industry
10th February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese steel producer JFE Steel to jointly study technologies and pathways capable of making material reductions to... 


Global steel price rally to be short-lived – Fitch
4th February 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The recent global rally in steel prices will be short-lived, with prices starting to decline towards the end of the first quarter of 2021, as steelmaking production continues to be restarted. Vast... 


Kobus Verster
ArcelorMittal SA ramps up Vaal Meltshop to full production to ease steel shortages
28th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) reported on Thursday that it would increase output at its Vaal Meltshop electric arc furnace (EAF), in Vereeniging, to help address prevailing steel... 


Global coalition formed to drive net-zero shift in hard-to-decarbonise transport and industrial sectors
Global coalition formed to drive net-zero shift in hard-to-decarbonise transport and industrial sectors
27th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A new global partnership has been formally launched in an effort to accelerate the decarbonisation of seven heavy industrial and transport sectors that together represent 30% of global... 


Fortescue founder and chairperson Andrew Forrest
Forrest paves the way for green steel
22nd January 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has pledged iron-ore major Fortescue to a green energy future, unveiling plans for green steelmaking in the Pilbara. In the first ABC Boyer Lecture for 2021, which... 


Eric Samson
Obituary: Eric Samson, a great loss for the steel industry and the country 
21st January 2021

In this tribute, Macsteel Global chairperson Mick Davis reflects on the life and contribution of Eric Samson, who he describes as  softly spoken, compassionate and generous. It is with great... 


Steel baron Eric Samson dies
20th January 2021 By: News24Wire

Steel magnate Eric Samson, best known for building Macsteel into one of South Africa's largest companies, has died aged 83.   The octogenarian billionaire – who shied away from the spotlight... 


Neasa calls for steel duties to be dropped to meet burgeoning domestic demand
18th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

Unless import duties are reduced or made null for a period of time, steel shortages will continue to plague the domestic market, the National Employers Association of South Africa (Neasa) argues.... 


Steel inventories rise as coronavirus spike sees China's Hebei grind to a halt
13th January 2021 By: Reuters

Steel mills in northern China's Hebei province are having to find more space for inventories as transportation restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of a resurgent coronavirus prevent them... 


BHP invests in startup seeking to make emissions-free steel
12th January 2021 By: Bloomberg

BHP Group, the world’s biggest mining company, has invested in a startup company seeking to develop less-polluting ways of making steel. While many in the mining industry have outlined how they... 


The Vanderbijlpark Works
AMSA says steel shortage will be ‘quickly’ resolved after early restart of blast furnace
8th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says the earlier-than-planned restart of its second blast furnace at the Vanderbijlpark Works will position the company to “quickly resolve” the... 


Steel supply squeeze continues for downstream firms
Steel supply squeeze continues for downstream firms
7th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s downstream fabricators and manufacturers are continuing to experience difficulties in securing steel and are also confronting rising prices, which could be partly attributed to the... 


Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative launches proof of concept platform to trace emissions
15th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF's) Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative (MMBI) has released a proof of concept that uses distributed ledger technology to track embedded greenhouse-gas emissions.... 


Seifsa calls for moratorium on power hikes as Eskom makes case for cost-reflectivity
Seifsa calls for moratorium on power hikes as Eskom makes case for cost-reflectivity
7th December 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) used the platform created by ongoing National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) hearings to call for a moratorium on... 


PIPELINE
A new forming line for processing of airbag tubes is being invested in by Benteler International
New forming line increases global supply capabilities
4th December 2020

Last month, automotive technology and engineering company Benteler International announced it would be investing in a new forming line for processing of airbag tubes at its Schloss Neuhaus plant,... 


Global steel output up 7% y/y in October as industry recovers
25th November 2020 By: Reuters

Global crude steel production in October rose 7% year on year to 162-million tonnes as other countries joined China in a recovery in industrial activity. China, the world's biggest producer and... 


LARGE HOLDING 
ENERGYValves boasts a vast stock-holding of its flagship range of competitively priced ball valves which can be considered as commodity products
Company holds premium reputation in valves industry
6th November 2020

Stainless steel and special alloy valves supplier Energy Valves, a division of single-source supplier of corrosion resistant and other specialist alloys EMVAfrica, holds a solid reputation as a... 


Norway's Nel, Statkraft agree to produce green hydrogen for steelworks
30th October 2020 By: Reuters

Norwegian hydrogen producer Nel and utility Statkraft have agreed to build a plant to deliver green hydrogen to a steelworks in northern Norway, replacing fossil fuel, the companies said on Friday.... 


Industrial investment will flow if South Africa ‘consistently’ builds 1.6 GW of wind yearly
Industrial investment will flow if South Africa ‘consistently’ builds 1.6 GW of wind yearly
27th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Leading wind-energy project developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are convinced that South Africa’s plan to install 1.6 GW of new wind capacity yearly until 2030 is more than... 


Decline in global steel demand to be less than expected -Worldsteel
15th October 2020 By: Reuters

The coronavirus-related decline in global steel demand this year will be less than expected at 2.4% after a buoyant recovery in China, the World Steel Association (WSA) said on Thursday. The... 


United Heavy Industries upgrades KZN steel mill, plans larger steel investment
United Heavy Industries upgrades KZN steel mill, plans larger steel investment
13th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Diversified industrial firm United Heavy Industries has announced a R350-million investment in its recently acquired steel mill at Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, which will more than double the plant’s... 


South Africa’s iron-ore sector to benefit from rising Chinese demand
7th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s Northern Cape is considered a “fantastic mineral region” and African Rainbow Minerals ferrous division CE Andre Joubert believes iron-ore, besides other commodities, is likely to... 


The 94.3 MWp Sishen PV Plant in the Northern Cape
Spanish solar tracking group establishes formal presence in South Africa
5th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Spanish solar tracker and structures specialist STI Norland has, since the start of October, established an active presence in South Africa, which it views as an attractive market for utility scale... 


Consultant emphasises importance of careful selection of galvanised steel sheet for light metal frame structures, roofing
1st October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Careful selection of continuously galvanised steel sheet products can help to avoid premature corrosion of roofing and cladding on buildings, says galvanising consultant Terry Smith. Continuously... 


ArcelorMittal commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2050
30th September 2020 By: Reuters

ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, committed on Wednesday to being carbon neutral by 2050, although it said a level playing field with green border adjustments and abundant, affordable... 


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