Market Segment
December 8, 2023
Written by Michael Cowden
U.S. Steel will continue to operate the hot strip mill and finishing lines at its Granite City Works in southern Illinois.
CRU Research Principal speaks about the implication of Mesabi Metallics' proposed steel mill in Iowa.
Nucor's consumer spot price for hot-rolled increased by $10/st w/w on Monday, Oct. 5 to $1,230 per short ton.
SSAB Americas aims to increase base plate prices by at least $60 per short ton (st), according to a letter sent to customers on Monday.
Members of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) met in Wisconsin last week and unveiled an updated plan to combat market-distorting excess capacity. The Milwaukee Framework adds color to the 2017 “Berlin Principles.” It is also a positive step in the ongoing battle against global steel market distortions. However, the Framework is only a guidepost. It must be implemented correctly to make an impact as new problems loom.
As substrate costs continue to rise, Nucor Tubular Products announced a price increase for heavy structural sections (HSS), mechanical, and piling products.