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Steel production

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Why we urgently need a European steel pact

In order for the European steel industry to survive the transformation, the EU Commission should become more active. A European steel pact would have to combine countervailing duties, green energy supply and public procurement.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Kerstin Maria Rippel – The newcomer in the steel sector

Kerstin Maria Rippel has been Managing Director of the German Steel Federation for ten months. She wants to make the industrial sector more sustainable, in the midst of a crisis of all things.

By Redaktion Table

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Steel industry struggles to break free from coal

Globally, the shift away from coal usage in steel production is seen as a crucial climate mitigation issue. However, China, the world's largest steel producer by far, is moving too slowly. Experts criticize the loopholes in Chinese steel regulations.

By Nico Beckert

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Expensive raw materials jeopardize growth

The prices for iron ore, metals or crude oil keep rising. China is one of the largest importers and consumers of these raw materials. Many companies pass on the increased prices to their customers. Inflation is rising and small producers are perishing from the price increase. The government is beginning to take countermeasures and is throwing strategic reserves onto the market.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Quarrel with Australia: Beijing develops ore mines in Guinea

The steel industry has a large share of China's rapid growth. The country is the largest importer of iron ore. However, China obtains the raw material primarily from Australia, a country with which the People's Republic has been in conflict for more than a year. Beijing is now looking primarily to Guinea in West Africa to diversify its sources. But the situation there is difficult. With no quick alternative, Australia and China will have to come to an agreement in the foreseeable future. They just can't get along without each other.

By Frank Sieren