https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/stainless-steel Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:46:04 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amsa-notes-some-progress-on-customs-duties-trade-remedies-as-talks-with-idc-continue-2026-06-03 Schalk Burger STEEL COMPANY Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200 722771 1780484416 1780482360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rma-showcases-holistic-offering-at-a-osh-expo-2026-2026-06-02 Creamer Media Reporter Stainless Steel Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 722715 1780466684 1780390800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276323_resized_20260602rmahd.jpg RMA prevention head Dr Jessica Hutchings 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96711_2026-06-02_rma-hd_web_hi_res_2.mp4249814599 Rand Mutual Assurance prevention head Dr Jessica Hutchings and prevention programme manager Ronwin Goliath speak to Engineering News at A-OSH Expo 2026. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/worldstainless-elects-new-chairperson-2026-05-27 Sabrina Jardim CORPORATE Wed, 27 May 2026 10:49:00 +0200 722195 1779888375 1779871740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274739_resized_worldstainlessbernardoenmay261022.jpg Bernardo Velázquez Herreros 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-increases-tariffs-on-wide-range-of-steel-products-to-wto-bound-rate-2026-05-19 Terence Creamer TARIFFS & TRADE Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 721606 1779198198 1779195600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272828_resized_steel05bloomberg.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sectors-sustainability-depends-on-transformation-2026-04-09 Nadine Ramdass Stainless Steel Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718896 1776667421 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264779_resized_measuringmetalprofileadobestockmetalfabrications2404261022.jpeg TARGETED MEASURES Targeted modernisation, decarbonisation and advanced engineering solutions investment is required to realise the metal fabrication sector's full potential 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nmu-centre-acquires-new-microscopes-to-boost-conditioning-monitoring-services-to-industry-2026-04-22 Creamer Media Reporter SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0200 719904 1776885118 1776853980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267706_resized_untitled20260422t152057129.jpeg The SEM installed at the CHRTEM 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-aims-to-decide-on-eskoms-62ckwh-ferrochrome-tariff-offer-by-end-of-june-2026-04-16 Terence Creamer FERROCHROME DEAL Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200 719472 1776335948 1776335100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266316_resized_glencoremerafeferrochromesmelter1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/worldsteel-expects-03-growth-in-global-steel-demand-in-2026-but-22-growth-in-2027-2026-04-14 Schalk Burger STEEL DEMAND Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200 719302 1776179933 1776177000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265814_resized_untitled20260414t170837143.jpeg Dr Henrik Adam will succeed Dr Edwin Basson as worldsteel director-general 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/two-unions-welcome-eskoms-agreement-with-ferrochrome-smelters-2026-04-13 Schalk Burger SMELTER TARIFFS Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200 719109 1776074193 1776069000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-tariffs-risk-supply-shortages-saisc-warns-2026-04-08 Lumkile Nkomfe STEEL Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200 718842 1775802710 1775651760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264330_resized_saiscamanuelgebremeskelsaisc1022.jpg Amanuel Gebremeskel 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aod-upgrade-enhances-stainless-steel-melt-shop-reliability-2026-04-03 Lynne Davies Stainless Steel Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717594 1774532153 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260418_resized_recoveringthermalenergyprimetalstechnologies03261022.jpeg RECOVERING THERMAL ENERGY The implementation of a waste-heat-recovery-ready system has allowed for the recovery of thermal energy for future industrial applications 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/scrap-recovery-aids-competitiveness-2026-04-03 Lynne Davies Stainless Steel Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717514 1774532151 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260184_resized_criticalrecoverymrasa03261022.jpeg CRITICAL RECOVERY Global volatility in nickel and electricity costs have made scrap recovery even more critical in South Africa’s stainless steel industry 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sector-faces-historic-crisis-amid-deindustrialisation-2026-04-03 Lynne Davies Stainless Steel Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717356 1774532147 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259817_resized_redesigningpoliciessassda03261022.jpeg REDESIGNING POLICIES The stainless steel industry believes that the current government policies are not aligned with industrial priorities and should be redesigned 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/glencore-merafe-confirms-counter-proposal-to-eskoms-unworkable-62ckwh-conditions-2026-03-25 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & FERROCHROME Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0200 718038 1774439903 1774435800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261754_resized_lionsmelterferrochrome131014duane1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/samancor-chrome-issues-retrenchment-consultation-notice-for-the-majority-of-its-2-403-employees-2026-03-06 Schalk Burger RETRENCHMENTS Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0200 716768 1772800754 1772792760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258120_resized_swedishstirlingatsamancortcssmeltersite1022.jpg Samancor Chrome's TC Smelter 511 272 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lion-smelter-achieves-first-ferrochrome-production-tap-after-lower-tariff-but-still-unsustainable-2026-02-17 Schalk Burger FERROCHROME SMELTER Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0200 715483 1771340612 1771337040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/afrimat-reports-stable-performance-expects-trading-conditions-to-remain-difficult-in-coming-year-2026-02-17 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:42:00 +0200 715447 1771320628 1771317720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254273_resized_untitled294.jpeg The Nkomati anthracite mine 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/competition-commission-conducts-search-and-seizure-at-four-scrap-metal-sites-in-gauteng-2026-02-13 Schalk Burger SCRAP METAL Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0200 715269 1770990256 1770988140 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253763_resized_scrap1022bloomberg.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/seifsa-awards-celebrate-grit-of-metals-engineering-sector-companies-2025-11-21 Schalk Burger METALS INDUSTRY Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:02:00 +0200 710547 1763961423 1763726520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/digitalisation-enhances-steel-sector-efficiency-safety-quality-2025-11-21 Lynne Davies Stainless Steel Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200 709492 1763447513 1763676000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001237240_resized_improvingstandardssaice11251022.jpeg IMPROVING STANDARDS Off-site fabrication has improved both safety and workmanship standards which allows for detailed and potentially hazardous tasks to be completed in controlled environments 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-rebar-mill-to-meet-construction-steel-demand-2025-11-21 Lynne Davies Stainless Steel Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200 709458 1763447512 1763676000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001237117_resized_increasedproductionspeedsmsgroup11251022.jpeg INCREASED PRODUCTION SPEED The new rebar mill achieved a record-breaking production speed of 52.5 m/s throughout its initial operational phase, later achieving 55.04 m/s when producing 2 mm X 10 mm deformed bars 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/precast-solutions-reduce-downtime-2025-11-06 Lynne Davies Stainless Steel Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200 709398 1763447513 1763676000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001236914_resized_reduceddamagerocla11251022.jpeg REDUCED DAMAGE The cladding in the precast slab ensures that the structure is not damaged from the day-to-day hammering of heavy machinery and vehicles operating in the stockpile area 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recycling-bodies-strongly-reject-amendments-to-scrap-price-preference-system-2025-11-04 Terence Creamer SCRAP METAL Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:33:00 +0200 709164 1762242520 1762241580 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001236170_resized_scrap1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/columbus-stainless-ceo-appointed-acerinox-europa-ceo-2025-10-28 Sabrina Jardim STEEL Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:21:00 +0200 708693 1761648241 1761646860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001234786_resized_columbusstainlessjohanstrydomoctober25en1022.jpg Johan Strydom 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/global-steel-demand-to-be-flat-in-2025-while-2026-set-for-growth-worldsteel-2025-10-14 Schalk Burger STEEL PRODUCTION Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:04:00 +0200 707718 1760451803 1760450640 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-policy-in-focus-again-2025-10-10 Creamer Media Reporter INDUSTRIAL POLICY Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:53:00 +0200 707444 1760099571 1760079180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001231250_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/95628_2025-10-10_secondtake_en1.mp4218411443 Industrial policy in focus again https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recyclers-demand-inquiry-into-all-scrap-policies-following-price-fixing-ruling-2025-10-09 Terence Creamer METAL RECYCLING Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:35:00 +0200 707359 1760003416 1760002500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230870_resized_starscrapmetals310220306duane.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-finds-cape-gate-was-part-of-scrap-metal-buyers-cartel-2025-10-06 Schalk Burger METAL COMPETITION Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:41:00 +0200 707117 1759820993 1759758060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001230151_resized_recoveredscrapmetal03221022.jpg Scrap metal 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/organisation-resolute-on-future-infrastructure-development-agenda-2025-09-26 Lumkile Nkomfe Stainless Steel Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705370 1758267598 1758837600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001225098_resized_nuraanalliseifsa09251022.jpeg NURAAN ALLI Seifsa's position is clear in that without stable energy, logistics and stability in municipal service delivery, South African manufacturers will remain uncompetitive 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/certainty-required-to-drive-industrial-growth-2025-09-26 Lumkile Nkomfe Stainless Steel Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705498 1758183479 1758837600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001225453_resized_stainlesscoils09251022.jpeg STABILITY REQUIRED Without policy certainty, the stainless sector will continue to suffer from declining demand, disrupted supply chains, and the erosion of productive capacity 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/association-highlights-implications-of-us-tariffs-on-stainless-steel-sector-2025-09-26 Lumkile Nkomfe Stainless Steel Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200 705412 1758522566 1758837600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001225148_resized_michelbassonsassda09251022.jpeg MICHEL BASSON Sassda will continue advocating for sector-specific protections only where justified, and where local capacity exists to meet demand without sacrificing quality or price competitiveness 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-approves-temporary-duty-waiver-for-stainless-steel-tubing-2025-09-16 Tasneem Bulbulia STAINLESS STEEL Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:40:00 +0200 705830 1758091221 1758058800 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/glencore-to-meet-with-ramokgopa-in-bid-to-save-smelters-2025-09-16 Bloomberg FERROCRHOME Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:02:00 +0200 705826 1758035364 1758034920 99999999999 Bloomberg 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001226355_resized_japiefullard11022.jpg Glencore Allloys CEO Japie Fullard 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-tech-driven-welding-programme-launched-2025-09-12 Halima Frost Stainless Steel Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200 704602 1757663033 1757628000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001222556_resized_saiwweldinggeneric09251022.jpeg SPARKING INTEREST The addition of new tech-driven programmes forms part of the SAIW strategy to reignite interest in welding as a vocation among younger artisans 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mathe-group-to-export-steel-recovered-from-waste-tyres-to-india-south-korea-2025-09-08 Schalk Burger TYRE RECYCLING Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:10:00 +0200 705239 1757338871 1757337000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001221144_resized_keitumetsemoumakoeceo062023steasa1022.jpg Steasa CEO Keitumetse Moumakoe 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/macsteel-retrenches-39-employees-253-accept-voluntary-severance-packages-as-it-undergoes-restructuring-2025-08-21 Schalk Burger STEEL LABOUR Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:49:00 +0200 704081 1755781501 1755773340 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ai-automation-optimise-high-temperature-work-environment-2025-08-08 Trent Roebeck Stainless Steel Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200 702185 1753441817 1754604000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001215209_resized_ladlefurnaceprimetalsjuly20251022.png LADLE FURNACE The automation upgrades at JSW’s meltshop will increase production consistency, improve product quality, enhance operational efficiency and reduce production-related costs 511 287