China map 2010 available online - worldsteel

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[01/09/2010] The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2010 edition of its mainland China map of steel plants. The large format wall poster is now available for purchase at worldsteel. The... China map 2010 available online - worldsteel - read more

RHI appoints Franz Buxbaum as new Head of Division Raw Materials

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[01/09/2010] RHI AG has recently assigned a management function: Franz Buxbaum, 54, is named head of RHI’s Raw Materials Division, effective September 1, 2010. Buxbaum is, together with his team,... RHI appoints Franz Buxbaum as new Head of Division Raw Materials - read more

Rio Tinto approves US$1.6 billion investment in Hope Downs 4 mine

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[01/09/2010] Rio Tinto announced an investment of US$1.6 billion to develop the Hope Downs 4 iron ore project in Western Australia and link with Rio Tinto's existing rail, power and port infrastructure in... Rio Tinto approves US$1.6 billion investment in Hope Downs 4 mine - read more

Corus increases aerospace steel prices

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[31/08/2010] Corus Speciality Steels has increased transaction prices for its aerospace products by between 4% and 10% on orders acknowledged for delivery after 1 January 2011. The price increase will apply... Corus increases aerospace steel prices - read more

Timken to increase prices on cold-drawn tubing

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[31/08/2010] The Timken Company yesterday announced it will increase prices on cold-drawn carbon and alloy seamless mechanical tubing by up to 30 %, depending on the size and product specification. This... Timken to increase prices on cold-drawn tubing - read more

Corus and SSI sign MoU for the potential sale of Teesside Cast Products

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[30/08/2010] Corus UK Limited and Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited (SSI), Thailand’s largest steel producer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets out the scope... Corus and SSI sign MoU for the potential sale of Teesside Cast Products - read more

Timken opens new office in Jakarta

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[30/08/2010] Consistent with its strategy to serve growth throughout Asia, The Timken Company has opened a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia. Affiliated with the Timken Singapore Pte, Ltd. subsidiary, the... Timken opens new office in Jakarta - read more

Baosteel Xinjiang Bayi Steel will form 7 million t coking coke production capacity

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[27/08/2010] In order to meet the strategic development demand of Xinjiang Bayi Steel, Bayi Steel Coking Coal Group is accelerating the capacity expansion of each mine now, aiming to form 7 million t of... Baosteel Xinjiang Bayi Steel will form 7 million t coking coke production capacity - read more

Triton takes over majority of Ovako's businesses

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[27/08/2010] Triton, a European private equity investor with a strong presence in the Nordic region, has concluded an agreement to acquire all shares in the companies belonging to the Bar, Bright Bar, and... Triton takes over majority of Ovako's businesses - read more

Baosteel Packaging Co. establishes

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[26/08/2010] Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co., Ltd. is established and inaugurated recently. This is a major decision made by Baosteel in order to enlarge and enforce the metal packaging industry, to enhance... Baosteel Packaging Co. establishes - read more