273 new met coal mining projects are being planned worldwide. Despite climate targets and emissions problems, the fossil steel industry is focusing on expanding the climate-damaging raw material.
By Lisa Kuner
The European Commission wants to strengthen the energy-intensive steel industry in Europe and protect it from unsafe and heavily-subsidized products from China. However, its plans for green steel fall short of recommendations.
By Manuel Berkel
With the Industrial Accelerator Act, the European Commission wants to strengthen energy-intensive products made in Europe. However, it is deviating from its own recommendations on green steel.
By Manuel Berkel
A new data collection provides insights into the progress of climate-friendly iron and steel production at selected companies. thyssenkrupp is relatively advanced among the large corporations, but newcomers promise even more.
By Alex Veit
A large share of the high-grade iron ore from Guinea’s Simandou mine is destined for China. For state-owned machinery manufacturer XCMG, the USD 20 billion project represents a major growth market.
By Lucia Weiß
In a vote that was delayed until the last minute, a majority of member states agreed to new trade protection measures for the ferroalloy industry. Industry association Euroalliages is relieved.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The German government and the CDU/CSU parliamentary group are moving away from a purely regulatory policy. Electricity subsidies and protective tariffs are intended to save the German steel industry. The plans could be thwarted by EU subsidy rules.
By Alex Veit
The Commission Vice-President is accommodating the industry and has announced high hurdles for steel imports to the European market. The new package is reportedly set to come into force at the beginning of 2026.
By Alex Veit
The steel industry is holding emergency meetings with political representatives in Berlin and Brussels today. TKSE Works Council member Tekin Nasikkol hopes that politicians will introduce protective measures quickly.
By Alex Veit
