Blogs by worldsteel experts and occasionally by guest bloggers. The blogs cover a wide variety of issues affecting the steel industry. We hope you will find this section useful and look forward to your comments.

12 April 2022

worldsteel welcomes new members

The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has today welcomed new regular and affiliated members.

7 January 2022

Blog: New year message from the Director General

worldsteel Director General Edwin Basson outlines our three top priorities for 2022.

13 October 2021

worldsteel elects new officers and welcomes new members

The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has elected the following Executive Board of Directors for the 2021/2022 period.

13 October 2021

The 12th Steelie Award winners announced

The Steelie Awards recognise member companies for their contribution to the steel industry over a one-year period.

Edwin Basson, Director General
1 October 2021

Contribution to the GFSEC ministerial

Today Edwin Basson, Director General, World Steel Association made an address at a meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC).

27 September 2021

12th Steelie Awards shortlist announced

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has announced the shortlist for the 12th Steelie Awards. The Steelie Awards recognize member companies for their contribution to the steel industry.

13 January 2021

Blog: New year message from the Director General – 2021

worldsteel Director General Edwin Basson reflects on 2020 and discusses the priorities for 2021 and the years to come.

12 October 2020

worldsteel elects new officers and welcomes new members

The Board of Members of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) has elected the Executive Board of Directors for the 2020/2021 period and has welcomed new members.

15 January 2020

Blog: Making steel in the 2020s

worldsteel Director General Edwin Basson outlines what he sees as the two key challenges for the steel industry in the new decade.