Pacific Steel Group Broke Ground on New California Steel Mill

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): By starting construction on a new steel mill plant, Pacific Steel Group, situated in San Diego, California, accomplished a significant milestone. California will see the construction of its first steel mill in fifty years with the Mojave micro mill. The mill's construction began with the groundbreaking, and it is anticipated to be put into service in the first quarter of 2027.

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The sophisticated steelmaking and recycling facility in Kern County will contribute to the localization of the steel supply chain and stimulate economic activity in the area. Nearly 400 permanent employment are anticipated to be created in the area by the project, which would require an investment of about $600 million to build. Using renewable energy on-site will result in a far smaller carbon footprint.

Pacific Steel Group Group CEO Eric Benson commented on the development, saying it is a very exciting day for the company and the first concrete step toward full vertical integration of its reinforcing steel operations. The entire team's combined efforts have produced the remarkable achievement. He went on to say that the new mill will help the company maintain its competitiveness for many years to come and further solidify its market leadership.