U.S. Steel Celebrated Investment at Gary Works Facility

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Pittsburgh-based steelmaker United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel) celebrated investment in a pig iron caster at its Gary Works facility. The investment is considered part of the company’s metallics strategy. The celebration event was attended by U.S. Steel employees, USW leadership, key partners and elected officials, among others.

According to company press release, the pre-construction activities for the caster commenced during the initial quarter of the year. The company expects to start operations at the caster in early-2023. The $60 million investment is expected to create approximately 25 new jobs in the region.

The iron ore from the company’s Minnesota Ore Operations, Minntac and Keetac will feed the pig machine. The pig iron thus produced will cater to approximately half of the ore-based metallics needs for Big River Steel Works.

Commenting on the investment, David B. Burritt, President and CEO, U.S. Steel said that the latest investment at Gary Works is the perfect example of combining the best of integrated and mini mill technologies. It demonstrates the company’s commitment to offer profitable green steel solutions for people and the planet, he added.

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