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Four continuous slab casters put into operation at Zhangjiagang Rong Sheng, China

January 2, 2010

Zhangjiagang Rong Sheng Co. Ltd. (ZRS), a Chinese steel producer, put into operation four continuous slab casters comprising a total of seven strands within just four weeks.

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Automotive recycling in Russia, December 2009

January 2, 2010

Further to recent Government rulings, Russia will soon adopt a used car recycling programme, similar to the one adopted in a number of EU countries such as Germany and UK in 2009. The recycling project – developed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation – will commence in Russia from January 1, 2010.

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New minimill for Deacero, Mexico

December 29, 2009

Deacero, the largest Mexican steel producer, ordered a new minimill for the production of deformed bars, smooth and deformed wire rod. The new production unit will be built at Saltillo’s city near Monterrey facilities.

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Steel price recovery in 2010 driven by higher input costs

December 28, 2009

Despite a flood of announcements from the US mills scheduling increases for the first quarter 2010, during recent negotiations, some suppliers have lifted strip mill product values, others have lowered them and a number have left them unchanged. It appears that producers are looking to …

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China´s acceleration highlights slow recovery elsewhere

December 24, 2009

This year has been one of contrasts in the steel industry. China has produced a lot more steel than in the past, whilst the rest of the world´s production has been rapidly declining …

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JFE Steel to blow in No.3 blast furnace at West Japan Works (Kurashiki)

December 24, 2009

JFE Steel Corporation’s No.3 blast furnace at the company’s West Japan Works (Kurashiki), will be blown in for a fourth campaign beginning in mid-February 2010.

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