The world stainless association has released figures for the first half year of 2026, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 33.0 million tonnes, an increase of 5% compared to the same period in 2025.
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 149.2 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2026, a 0.3% decrease compared to July 2025.
Are all cookware materials equally safe? In this steelTalk, Tim Collins explores new worldstainless research and explains why stainless steel stands out for food safety, durability, and sustainability.
Serbia has started construction on its new National Football Stadium, which is billed to be the world's first 'garden football stadium.'
Registration is open for worldsteel's Conference on LCA and Low-carbon Innovation through the Value Chain. Join us in Jiangyin, China, and engage with partners from across the entire steel value chain. Register by 25 August 2026.
The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a Five-Year Plan for the green development of China’s industrial sectors for 2026-2030. This is a member-only report.
World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 155.7 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2026, a 1.7% increase compared to June 2025.
The Regional Championship returns on 17 November 2026. Participants will have 24 hours to complete a steelmaking simulation, and for the first time, high school students can take part. Registration opens on 1 September.
Organised by steeluniversity, worldsteel’s education and training programme, steelManagement helps steel industry professionals develop the leadership skills needed for the next stage of their careers.