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May 2016 crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to worldsteelMay 2016 crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to worldsteel

Brussels, 21 June 2016 – World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 139 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2016, a -0.1% decrease compared to May 2015. China’s crude steel production for May 2016 was 70.5 Mt, an increase of 1.8% compared to May 2015. Elsewhere in …

worldsteel Short Range Outlook 2016-2017

London, 13 April 2016 – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2016 and 2017. worldsteel forecasts that global steel demand will decrease by -0.8% to 1,488 Mt in 2016 following a contraction of -3.0% in 2015. In 2017, it is forecast that world steel demand will return to …

worldsteel announces the world champions of steelChallenge-10

London, 11 April 2016 – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) today announced the new world champions of the 10th steelChallenge. Marcos Daniel GOUVEIA FILHO  from Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém (CSP) in Brazil won in the Industry category and Eonseung LEE from Kyungpook National University in South Korea won in the Student category. The world championship …

worldsteel launches Image Library – Steel never looked so good

Brussels, 15 March 2016 – worldsteel announces today the launch of its new Image Library for the media. The library showcases the latest compliant images and videos of modern steel production processes from ironmaking to finished product. The library is fully searchable and high-resolution images are downloadable for free editorial use. These images and videos …

worldsteel launches its 3rd Steel Safety Day

Brussels, 10 March 2016 – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announces today the launch of its third annual Steel Safety Day. Aligned with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work held by the International Labour Organisation on 28 April, Steel Safety Day was set up in 2014 to create a safer working environment …

worldsteel announces steelChallenge-10 Regional Champions

Brussels, 1 February 2016 – World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced today the Regional Champions for the 10th steelChallenge. The Regional Championship took place online for a 24-hour period on 20 January 2016. This year’s steelChallenge attracted 1,099 participants representing 42 countries. The tenth edition was the most engaging challenge ever with over 65% of participants registering …