Metal & Steel News

U.S. Steel Import Permits Dip in October, Finished Steel Imports Post Monthly Gains

Despite this short-term improvement, cumulative volumes remain under pressure.

Idled mill at Novelis plant reveals critical weakness in aluminum supply chain

There's a 50 percent tariff on imported aluminum.

Fortescue To Acquire Remaining Stake In Alta Copper In C$139 Mln Deal

Fortescue to acquire remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$139 million in a Canadian plan of arrangement, gaining full ownership of Peru’s Cañariaco copper project.

Did Safety Lapse let Steel Worker sue Employer for Head Injury?

As to the second element of the intentional wrong exception, the employee didn’t meet that one either.

Steel company no longer pursuing end to rail service in Steelton

The tracks run along Front Street in Steelton and are a critical link for other companies, including the Dura-Bond Pipe Mill.

Tata Steel Announces Strategic Collaboration with Leading Mining and Metals Company

All proposed initiatives will require thorough due diligence, regulatory clearances, and internal approvals before advancing.

Copper Prices Test Records Again Amid Tight Supply Battle

The latest price surge is directly driven by renewed supply shortage alarms.

JSW Steel USA celebrates seven years in Mingo Junction with community event

Looking ahead to 2026, Jose Torres, senior vice president of operations at JSW Steel USA Mingo Junction, shared plans for growth.

Anglo American and Teck Shareholders Approve $53B Merger to Form Copper Mining Giant

Tuesday’s vote followed Anglo’s decision to withdraw a proposed revision to executive incentive awards after opposition from investors.

Thyssenkrupp warns of deep net loss in 2026 on steel restructuring costs

Adjusted operating profit is expected at 500 million to 900 million euros in 2026, below the 918 million forecast in a company-provided poll.

AISI: U.S. Steel Output Shows Minor Weekly Dip

From January 1 through December 6, 2025, adjusted U.S. steel production reached 84.128 million net tons.

Copper eases from record high; market waits for Fed policy

The market is now predicting fewer rate cuts in 2026, citing lingering inflation concerns and resilience in the U.S. economy.

The future of innovation in American steel

He mentioned economies of scale: Hydrogen power could become a viable business model the more companies adopt it.

U.S. Aluminum Industry Group Calls for Tougher USMCA Rules Against China

Since 2016, members have invested over $11 billion in U.S. operations.

U.S. Steel Shipments Up Yearly in October Despite Month-to-Month Decline

However, the industry saw a 4.2% pullback from September’s output, when mills shipped 8.033 million net tons.

A Global Copper Crunch Is Looming

Meanwhile, Foran Mining expects to commence operations at its McIlvenna Bay mine in Saskatchewan in 2026.

Chatham Docks steel plant puts 85 jobs at risk amid redevelopment dispute

The consultation period marks what could be the beginning of the end for steel manufacturing on the Chatham waterfront, once a core part of the local economy.

U.S. Steel to restart second blast furnace at Granite City Works

Earlier this year, the company made plans to stop shipping in those slabs.

Novelis Honored with 2025 German Ecodesign Prize for Innovative Recycled Aluminium Sheet

The award ceremony was held on December 1, 2025, in Berlin.

Codelco, Glencore Move Forward with Large-Scale Copper Smelter Project in Chile

Glencore will now begin a pre-feasibility study, with both parties targeting a finalized agreement in the first half of next year.

worldsteel Shortlists Finalists for the steelChallenge-20 Global Championship

Regional first-place winners from both the Industry and University Student categories will compete for the world title next April.

Richmond struggles to keep streetlights on as copper wire thefts surge

Zepeda urged the community to call 911 if they see someone stealing copper wire.

Canada will tax American steel

Carney announced the new 25% levy on steel derivative products as part of a suite of measures to help producers.

Vale–Glencore Partnership Targets $2 Billion Copper Project in Canada

The proposed Sudbury Basin project, valued between $1.6 billion and $2 billion, could produce 880,000 metric tons of copper over 21 years, Vale said in a statement.

50% Copper Tariffs Have Tennessee Small Business on Edge

In early August, Queen accepted a shipment of specialty copper, which included “a little over $5,000” tariff bill for both American and reciprocal European tariffs.