14 February 2018

Steel rises to the challenges of Industry 4.0

The advent of more and more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems is allowing the steel industry to augment and improve its production processes.

13 February 2018

Is it time for China to switch to EAF steelmaking?

Frank Zhong, worldsteel Beijing office Chief Representative and Advisor on economics, raw materials and markets, discusses the future of electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking in China.

8 February 2018

Financial strategy for steel companies

The 20th edition of worldsteel’s steelManagement course concluded in Brussels today. A recent addition to the course was learning about financial management using the steelBusiness game.

7 February 2018

Amsterdam to host world’s largest sea lock

The world’s largest sea lock at IJmuiden counts on the reliability of steel to accommodate larger vessels and increase the Port of Amsterdam’s cargo handling capacity.

31 January 2018

2017 global steel production data: A pleasant surprise?

worldsteel Director General Edwin Basson discusses 2017 global steel production data and what 2018 will hold for the global steel industry.

30 January 2018

worldsteel construction conference 2018

Registrations for constructsteel's second conference are open. The conference will be held on 17 and 18 April, 2018 in London.

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24 January 2018

World crude steel output increases by 5.3% in 2017

World crude steel production reached 1,691.2 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2017, up by 5.3% compared to 2016.

22 January 2018

Steel takes pole position in vineyards

This innovative vineyard technology provides growers with a modern, sustainable and durable method of supporting and cultivating their grapevines.

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17 January 2018

Life cycle inventory methodology report 2017

This report outlines the different stages required to accurately calculate a steel product's environmental footprint.