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    December 15, 2021

    U.S. Steel Increases Galvanized Extras Effective Jan. 2, 2022

    Written by Brett Linton

    U.S. Steel has released updated galvanized steel coating extras, with new prices going into effect on Jan. 2, 2022.

    Other mills have also adjusted their coating extras due to rising zinc costs in recent months; NLMK, Big River Steel, and Nucor all have revised extras going into effect in January 2022, and ArcelorMittal USA and Cleveland-Cliffs had new extras go into effect back in October. SMU reguarly updates our galvanized coating extras comparison by mill here on our website. 

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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