The Open Forum took place in Brussels on 2–3 June and featured engaging panel sessions on pathways to steel decarbonisation. Presentations ,event photos and recordings are available via this link.
When an earthquake forced the demolition of the Bay Bridge’s eastern span, the local community ensured its iconic steel lived on through an imaginative reuse programme.
The world stainless association has released figures for the first quarter of 2026, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 15.8 million tonnes, an increase of 2.5% compared to the first quarter of 2025.
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 153.4 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2026, a 1.9% decrease compared to April 2025.
The world stainless association celebrated the industry’s most forward-thinking achievements last night as leaders from across the globe gathered for the 2026 Stainless Steel Industry Awards.
worldsteel is today releasing its global 2026 Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database, based on 2024 data. The data captures the full “cradle‑to‑gate” picture of steel production.
How new worldsteel LCI data is improving measurement of steel’s environmental footprint — insights from our Head of Sustainability.
The highlight of this issue is that a new guideline was issued by the government on energy conservation and decarbonisation, reaffirming the determination of Chinese policymakers to achieve the country’s decarbonisation ambitions. This is a member-only report.
worldsteel's Open Forum is taking place in Brussels on 2–3 June.