Nearly half of EU steel production now aligned with LESS standard

Brussels - With the recent accession of ArcelorMittal entities in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Spain, as well as the German Steel Accociation, LESS now represents almost 45% of the EU’s crude steel production.

28. Jul 2025

Worldsteel: Global crude steel production declines by 5.8% in June 2025

Brussels - Global crude steel production for the 70 reporting countries reached 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2025.

24. Jul 2025

SMS Group launches TÜV-certified platform for real-time CO₂ tracking

Düsseldorf - Viridis Carbon enhances emissions transparency and supports sustainable decision-making in the metals industry.

24. Jul 2025

EU launches consultation on future of steel import safeguards

Sheffield - The move comes amid growing concerns over global steel overcapacity and potential redirection of low-cost steel into the European market due to rising U.S. import tariffs.

24. Jul 2025

Tenova to supply advanced reheating furnace to Wieland Rolled Products

Castellanza - New installation to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions at Illinois copper production site.

24. Jul 2025

University of Birmingham and CBMM collaborate on carbon recycling

Birmingham - Partnership aims to support scalable, low-emission technologies for hard-to-abate industries.

17. Jul 2025

SMS Group commissions fully integrated forging line at Perryman

Düsseldorf - New line enables in-house production of thick titanium bars and plates for aerospace and medical industries.

17. Jul 2025

Aachen Body Engineering Days 2025 to focus on lightweight design

Aachen - Taking place on 16 and 17 September, the conference will once again bring together specialists from the automotive body development sector.

17. Jul 2025

US steel market faces growing uncertainty amid tariff threats, says MEPS

Sheffield - The US steel market is grappling with growing uncertainty following President Trump’s latest announcement of potential new tariffs.

17. Jul 2025

Rio Tinto appoints Simon Trott as new Chief Executive

London - He will succeed Jakob Stausholm, who is stepping down after nearly five years in the role.

15. Jul 2025

Eurofer urges EU-U.S. steel trade deal to safeguard exports and stop deflection

Brussels - With the United States currently applying 50% tariffs on steel imports, EUROFER warns that around 3.8 million tonnes of EU steel exports are at risk.

12. Jul 2025

Tulum Energy secures $27 million to develop turquoise hydrogen technology

Milan - The funding will be used to construct a pilot facility in Pesquería, Mexico, in partnership with steel producer Ternium.

9. Jul 2025