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AZZ Inc. posted record sales in its fiscal third quarter, driven by strong hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating demand tied to infrastructure, energy transition, and data center construction.

Mill spot price negotiation rates have tumbled across all products SMU tracks, according to our latest survey data.

The state of Louisiana has purchased 1,700 acres along the Mississippi River from Germania Plantation Inc. for $91 million for Hyundai Steel's proposed EAF operation.

If anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVDs) on certain pipe and tube were allowed to expire, the US Department of Commerce has found that dumping and illegal subsidies would continue at noteworthy rates.

US steel shipments fell month over month in November but rose year over year.

The auction for the assets of bankrupt Mexican steelmaker Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA) and its mining subsidiary, Minosa, has been postponed, according to various local media reports.

BlueScope has rejected for the fourth time a takeover offer led by Steel Dynamics Inc., believing the offers to be significantly undervalued.

Steel sheet and plate prices rose across the board to start the year on limited spot availability at some mills, expectations of higher scrap prices, and hopes of stronger demand in 2026.

A federal judge in Pittsburgh has ordered U.S. Steel and Algoma Steel to resolve their iron ore pellet contract dispute through arbitration. The decision comes after USS sued the Canadian steelmaker for refusing a shipment of iron ore pellets from U.S. Steel's Minnesota operations in September.

Kloeckner Metals Corp. announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the former Bauer Built Manufacturing site in Paton, Iowa, would lead all its commercial, manufacturing, and other operational activities. 

Domestic raw steel production inched higher last week but remains low compared to recent months, according to the latest data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

The Chicago Business Barometer increased in December after hitting an 18-month low in November, according to Market News International (MNI) and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Australia's BlueScope Steel confirmed it has received a takeover bid from a two-party international consortium that includes Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI).

Majestic Steel USA announced that Chad Broyles will now be the Executive Vice President for its business operations unit. The Cleveland-headquartered flat-rolled steel distributor and processor expects Broyles to help Majestic align its commercial and operational priorities. As EVP, Broyles will oversee service center operations, according to the company’s Jan. 5 statement. Todd Leebow, president and CEO of Majestic Steel USA, noted that since joining Majestic in 2025 Broyles’ has been a valuable contributor to its […]

The Mississauga, Ontario-based metals distributor is now the owner of Kloeckner's facilities in Dubuque, Iowa; Charlotte, N.C.; Suwanee, Ga.; Houston; Austin, Texas; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Pompano Beach, Fla.

Demand for heavy steel plate used in offshore wind farms faces renewed uncertainty after President Trump paused leases for five offshore wind projects. 

Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1123 labor union voted against ratifying a second proposed deal with Metallus on Dec. 18.

The number of oil and gas rigs operating in the US ticked higher this week, while Canadian activity tumbled, according to the latest data released from Baker Hughes.

The total amount of raw steel produced around the world slipped 3% from October to an estimated 140.1 million metric tons (mt) in November, according to World Steel Association (worldsteel) data. This marks the lowest monthly production rate since December 2023.

Nucor Plate Group notified customers it was aiming to increase all plate product prices by $40 per short ton (st). 

Domestic raw steel production edged lower last week, according to the latest data released by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).

U.S. Steel’s board of directors has approved the funding for the full $350-million Gary Works blast furnace (BF) reline project.

SMA's Philip Bell looks back at 2025 and ahead to next year.

The US Department of Commerce has officially published the anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on corrosion-resistant steel sheet imports, the final step in the trade case originally filed more than a year ago. At the same time, Commerce also revealed it is allowing some CORE imports into the country without paying the AD or CVDs.

Metalforming manufacturers are more upbeat on the prospect of improved near-term economic activity despite lower shipping levels in December, according to the Precision Metalforming Association’s (PMA) December report.

Nucor raised its weekly hot-rolled coil spot list price by $10 per short ton (st) this week, marking the company's ninth consecutive increase.

The US and Canadian rig counts both fell this week, according to the latest Baker Hughes data released on Friday, Dec. 19.

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US Midwest sheet prices continued to rise alongside continued mill prices increases as lead times remained extended.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the US probably won't reduce tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods from Canada anytime soon.