Economy
Time to Register for Free CRU Virtual New York Steel Seminar
Written by Tim Triplett
May 4, 2021
Join us for CRU’s Annual New York Steel Seminar featuring the outlook for steel and key considerations for navigating price volatility alongside the low carbon transition.
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
Despite the pandemic’s impact now easing on the steel industry, domestic and global steel markets continue to face uncertainty and challenges. Steel markets remain in the spotlight with record high prices and the call to decarbonize steel supply chains. CRU’s analysts and industry experts will discuss the challenges, opportunities and outlook for North American steel – focusing on steel prices and the pursuit of net zero.
The virtual seminar is free to attend, and you may invite your colleagues to join.
Tim Triplett
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