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World's largest green hydrogen project in China certified by the EU
07.11.2025
Envision Energy, headquartered in Shanghai, has received EU certification for the world's largest completed green hydrogen and ammonia project in northern China. The certificate confirms that production complies with the EU definition of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO).
Chinese steel producer to install continuous tandem cold mill
05.11.2025
Primetals has secured a contract to supply a continuous tandem cold mill (C-TCM) for silicon steel products. The order was placed by a major steel producer in Hebei province, China.
Novel metal alloy withstands extreme conditions
04.11.2025
A new high-temperature resistant material exhibits great potential for applications auch as energy-efficient gas turbines.
Henan Jiyuan Iron and Steel to upgrade billet caster
03.11.2025
Chinese Henan Jiyuan Iron and Steel has awarded SMS Concast the order to modernize its eight-strand continuous caster CCM#2, which was originally supplied by a local manufacturer, at its Jiyuan plant no. 2.
Thyssenkrupp gets a female steel boss
31.10.2025
With Marie Jaroni, Germany's largest steel group will be led by a woman in future. She will succeed Dennis Grimm on 1 November with a five-year contract, as Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG announced on 31 October.
Henan Fengbao Special Steel to install new continuous casting machine
29.10.2025
The chinese steel company Henan Fengbao Special Steel will be able to cast ultra-large, high-alloy billets up to 1000-mm dia.
Industeel Belgium to upgrade walking beam furnace with hydrogen compatible burners
28.10.2025
The sustainable furnace revamp cuts carbon emissions and fossil fuel use while enhancing efficiency. The flexible low-emission burners run compatibly with gas and up to 70 percent hydrogen.
ERG plans direct reduction plant in Kazakhstan
27.10.2025
The planned direct reduction plant using Midrex Flex technology is expected to produce 2 million tonnes of hot briquetted iron (HBI) per year. The project promises to create more than 1,000 jobs in Kazakhstan.
World Steel Association predicts modest growth for 2026
22.10.2025
According to The World Steel Association (worldsteel) latest Short Range Outlook (SRO), global steel demand in 2025 is projected to be flat compared to 2024, reaching about 1,750 million tonnes (Mt). A modest rebound of 1.3% is forecast for 2026, pushing global demand to 1,773 Mt.
Aurubis sets course for multimetal growth
21.10.2025
Aurubis AG, a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the world’s largest copper recyclers, is focusing on strategic metals. One area of focus is North America, where Aurubis launched the first multi-metal recycling plant in the United States in Richmond at the end of September.