investment News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/investment/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:38:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png investment News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/investment/ 32 32 <![CDATA[African Industries is to build Nigeria’s largest solar-powered steelworks]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/african-industries-is-to-build-nigeria-s-largest-solar-powered-steelworks/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:01:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=126066 The Nigerian metallurgical company African Industries Group has been granted 500 hectares of land in Niger State (Nigeria) for the construction of a new facility. The plant is expected to become the country’s largest solar-powered metallurgical plant. This was reported by SteelOrbis. The allocation of the land plot was officially approved by the Niger State […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ArcelorMittal Pecém is moving forward with the first phase of its hot-rolled coil production line project]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-pecem-is-moving-forward-with-the-first-phase-of-its-hot-rolled-coil-production-line-project/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:48:46 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125972 ArcelorMittal’s facility in Pesém (Ceará, Brazil) has announced the approval of the first phase of a strategic project aimed at developing a new hot-rolled coil production line. This was reported by Portal Terra da Luz. This phase (initial investment) involves an investment of 35 million reais (around $7 million), earmarked for engineering and development work. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Toyota is investing $3.6 billion in a new plant in Texas]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/toyota-is-investing-3-6-billion-in-a-new-plant-in-texas/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:54:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125946 The Japanese car manufacturer Toyota Motor Corp has announced plans to invest $3.6 billion in the construction of a new car assembly plant in the state of Texas. This move will enable the company to relocate part of its pick-up truck production from Mexico back to the US, according to Reuters. The new facility, covering […]

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]]> <![CDATA[JSW Steel is to build a €1.5 billion low-carbon steel plant in India]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/jsw-steel-is-to-build-a-e1-5-billion-low-carbon-steel-plant-in-india/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:41:03 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125878 JSW Steel, one of India’s leading steel producers, has begun work on the development of an integrated steel plant in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The total investment in the project, which will be implemented in two phases, will amount to 163.50 billion Indian rupees (approximately €1.5 billion). This was reported by SteelRadar. The […]

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]]> <![CDATA[POSCO has unveiled a new three-pronged business strategy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/posco-has-unveiled-a-new-three-pronged-business-strategy/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:11:53 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125877 The South Korean industrial conglomerate POSCO Group plans to increase its operating profit sixfold by 2035 and expand its core business into lithium production and renewable energy. This was reported by The Korea Times. In this way, the company aims to position itself as the leading national supplier of key industrial resources. POSCO Group Chairman […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metsys is starting construction of the first phase of its production facilities in the Kyiv region]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metsys-is-starting-construction-of-the-first-phase-of-its-production-facilities-in-the-kyiv-region/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:01:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125862 The Ukrainian manufacturing company Metsys LLC has announced the start of construction on the first phase of its own production facilities. The 10-hectare site is located in the Brovary district of the Kyiv region. This was announced by Ihor Khoroshilov, co-founder and chief engineer of Metsys. The project to revitalise and develop the site is […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qatar and Algeria are set to double the capacity of their joint steelworks]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qatar-and-algeria-are-set-to-double-the-capacity-of-their-joint-steelworks/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:55:35 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125808 Algeria and Qatar have reached an agreement to expand the capacity of their joint steelworks in Algeria – located 400 km east of the capital – to 4 million tonnes of steel per year. The project is estimated to cost $2 billion, according to AGBI. Algeria’s Minister for Industry, Yahya Bashir, held a meeting with […]

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]]> <![CDATA[US Steel is investing $475 million in the modernisation of pipe production facilities in Alabama]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/us-steel-is-investing-475-million-in-the-modernisation-of-pipe-production-facilities-in-alabama/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:47:07 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125531 The Board of Directors of US Steel has approved full funding for the project to build a state-of-the-art quenching and tempering (Q&T) line at Fairfield Tubular Operations. The total investment will amount to approximately $475 million. This move will significantly increase the company’s in-house capacity for producing heat-treated products to meet growing demand from existing […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Třinecké železárny produced 2.4 million tonnes of steel in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/trinecke-zelezarny-produced-2-4-million-tonnes-of-steel-in-2025/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:46:57 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125468 The Czech steelmaker Třinecké železárny produced 2.42 million tonnes of steel in 2025 – a figure that remained virtually unchanged compared with the previous year. This is stated in a press release issued by the company. Last year, the company posted a net profit of 186 million Czech koruna ($8.7 million), compared with 316 million […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Stegra has closed a $1.6 billion funding round]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/stegra-has-closed-a-1-6-billion-funding-round/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:57:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125451 The Swedish company Stegra has announced the completion of a €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) funding round. According to the statement, the round was led by a consortium headed by Wallenberg Investments and received strong support from both existing investors and original lenders. Stegra announced in April this year that it had reached an agreement in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Tenaris is investing over $90 million in the modernisation of its pipe plants in the US]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/tenaris-is-investing-over-90-million-in-the-modernisation-of-its-pipe-plants-in-the-us/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:49:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125449 Tenaris, an international company and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steel pipes, has announced the launch of a large-scale investment programme worth over $90 million. The funds will be directed towards modernising the steelworks in Koppel and the seamless pipe plant in Ambridge, both located in the state of Pennsylvania. This was reported […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EBRD is to provide $25 million in funding for the modernisation of the Tashkent Pipe Plant]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ebrd-is-to-provide-25-million-in-funding-for-the-modernisation-of-the-tashkent-pipe-plant/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:44:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125334 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a loan of up to $25 million to support energy efficiency measures at the Tashkent Pipe Plant (TPP) — a leading private manufacturer of finished steel products in Uzbekistan. This was reported by Kazinform. The funding will be directed towards a large-scale upgrade of the plant’s […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Investors are already showing interest in the Ukrainian steel industry – a senior manager at Metinvest]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/investors-are-already-showing-interest-in-the-ukrainian-steel-industry-a-senior-manager-at-metinvest/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:22:03 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125296 Once the war is over, Metinvest is open to partnerships to develop its business over the next 5–10 years. Ildar Saleev, the group’s Director of Strategy and Business Development, spoke about this during the ‘UP 100. Business: 20 Years of Ekonomichna Pravda’ event. According to him, investors are already showing interest in the steel industry, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Třinecké Železárny is investing over $180 million in a combined cycle power station]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/trinecke-zelezarny-is-investing-over-180-million-in-a-combined-cycle-power-station/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:50:40 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125019 The Czech steelworks Třinecké Železárny has signed a contract for the construction of a new combined cycle power station worth over 4 billion Czech koruna (around $185 million). The project is being carried out by a consortium comprising ČEZ ESL and INVELT servis, with the facility scheduled to come on stream in the second half […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Vale plans to invest $2.6 billion in decarbonisation initiatives]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/vale-plans-to-invest-2-6-billion-in-decarbonisation-initiatives/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:55:25 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=125025 Brazilian mining company Vale plans to invest up to 13 billion reais ($2.56 billion) in decarbonisation initiatives. This was reported by Reuters, citing the company’s sustainability report. Vale has not specified the timeframe for these investments. The sum includes up to 4 billion reais for decarbonisation operations, with 24 per cent to be invested in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Azerbaijan Metal Company has completed the feasibility study for the construction of an HBI production plant]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/azerbaijan-metal-company-has-completed-the-feasibility-study-for-the-construction-of-an-hbi-production-plant/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:58:07 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124780 Azerbaijan Metal Company has successfully completed the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for the construction of a hot-briquetted iron (HBI) plant with a capacity of 2 million tonnes per year. At an event in Baku, an agreement was signed with the Chinese company Sinosteel to move on to the basic engineering phase. This was reported by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Voestalpine forecasts a rise in profits amid new EU protective measures]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/voestalpine-forecasts-a-rise-in-profits-amid-new-eu-protective-measures/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124459 Austrian steel producer voestalpine expects profits to rise in the 2026/2027 financial year against the backdrop of new EU protective measures on steel imports. This is stated in the company’s report. Voestalpine forecasts EBITDA for this period of between €1.6 billion and €1.85 billion, compared with €1.49 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year (ending 31 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Marcegaglia is increasing its investment in the project in Fos-sur-Mer]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/marcegaglia-is-increasing-its-investment-in-the-project-in-fos-sur-mer/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:51:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124412 The Italian group Marcegaglia is investing an additional €600 million in the Mistral project in Fos-sur-Mer (France). The announcement was made at the Choose France summit, according to Maritima. This will increase the group’s total investment in the facility—the first large electric arc furnace plant in France in 50 years and the first large rolling […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global investment in the energy sector will reach $3.4 trillion in 2026 – IEA]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-investment-in-the-energy-sector-will-reach-3-4-trillion-in-2026-iea/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:52:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124319 Global investment in the energy sector is expected to reach $3.4 trillion this year, representing a slight year-on-year increase. This is according to the latest annual thematic report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is expected that approximately $2.2 trillion will be directed toward grids, energy storage, low-emission fuels, nuclear energy, renewable energy sources, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[JSW Steel begins construction of a new steel plant in Odisha]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/jsw-steel-begins-construction-of-a-new-steel-plant-in-odisha/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:41:08 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124225 India’s JSW Steel has begun construction on its 65,000-crore-rupee ($6.8 billion) steel plant in Paradip, Odisha, according to The Hindu. According to the company, the integrated steel plant in Paradip will be built in phases. Its planned annual capacity will be 13.2 million tons. The facility will be strategically located on the coast of Odisha, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India is capable of sustaining strong demand for steel – Tata Steel CFO]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-is-capable-of-sustaining-strong-demand-for-steel-tata-steel-cfo/ Wed, 27 May 2026 12:44:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124152 Tata Steel believes that India will continue to be a growing market for steel. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Kushik Chatterjee, spoke about this in an interview with The Telegraph India. According to him, Tata Steel’s strategy in India is to increase its market share in selected segments by expanding its product range and value-added […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Germany’s steel industry is at a turning point – WV Stahl]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/germany-s-steel-industry-is-at-a-turning-point-wv-stahl/ Tue, 26 May 2026 12:12:43 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124102 Last year, Germany’s steel industry remained under significant pressure due to weak demand from key customers, rising imports, high energy costs, and challenges related to decarbonization. This is according to the annual report published by the German Steel Federation (WV Stahl). As WV Stahl President Gunnar Grebler noted, the German steel sector is at a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Tenaris is investing more than $300 million in pipe production in Canada]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/tenaris-is-investing-more-than-300-million-in-pipe-production-in-canada/ Mon, 25 May 2026 10:21:47 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124018 Tenaris is investing over 300 million Canadian dollars in the development of the Sault Ste. Marie Industrial Centre in Ontario. The project is being implemented with support from the Canadian federal government and the Ontario government and is intended to strengthen the domestic supply chain for pipe products for the country’s energy sector, according to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Jindal Steel is investing $390 million in a steelmaking project in Oman]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/jindal-steel-is-investing-390-million-in-a-steelmaking-project-in-oman/ Fri, 22 May 2026 12:01:35 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123976 The Indian steelmaker Jindal Steel has signed an investment agreement with the industrial city of Suhar in Oman to develop an integrated steel project. This was reported by MEsteel. The estimated investment will amount to 150 million rials ($390 million). The investment agreement was signed with the State Authority for Industrial Zones (Madayn). The project […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet has begun construction of a new bar rolling mill]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-has-begun-construction-of-a-new-bar-rolling-mill/ Fri, 22 May 2026 08:38:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123950 The Kazakh steel company Qarmet has begun the active phase of construction on a new long-product rolling mill at the site of the steel plant in Temirtau. This was announced in a press release. The first steel support has been installed at the construction site, marking an important milestone in the implementation of one of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Sidenor is investing in the decarbonization of steel production in Basauri]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/sidenor-is-investing-in-the-decarbonization-of-steel-production-in-basauri/ Wed, 20 May 2026 09:02:21 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123871 The Spanish steelmaker Sidenor is implementing an investment plan to decarbonize its Basauri plant, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy efficiency of its production. The projects are being carried out as part of the PERTE de Descarbonización Industrial 2024 program, according to a press release. The plan includes two key areas: […]

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]]> <![CDATA[SSAB is investing $350 million in a new hardening line in Ukselesund]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ssab-is-investing-350-million-in-a-new-hardening-line-in-ukselesund/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:45:22 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123820 Swedish steelmaker SSAB is investing 3.3 billion Swedish kronor, or about $350 million, in the construction of a new Q&T hardening line at its site in Ukselesund. The project is intended to expand SSAB Special Steels’ capacity for producing its most profitable products and support its strategy of strengthening its leadership in the premium steel […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Uzbekistan’s Uzmetkombinat will build a $180 million blast furnace to reduce reliance on imports]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/uzbekistan-s-uzmetkombinat-will-build-a-180-million-blast-furnace-to-reduce-reliance-on-imports/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:23:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123718 The Uzbek Steel Plant (Uzmetkombinat) plans to build a blast furnace with a capacity of 600,000 tons of pig iron per year. This was reported by Kallanish. According to local media, the project is estimated to cost $180 million, with implementation scheduled for 2026–2028. It is expected that launching in-house production will replace imports worth […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Stegra has secured access to €1.5 billion in loans to complete the construction of the plant]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/stegra-has-secured-access-to-e1-5-billion-in-loans-to-complete-the-construction-of-the-plant/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:42:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123681 The Swedish company Stegra has reached an agreement with its creditors to unlock approximately €1.5 billion in unused credit lines to complete construction of the world’s largest green steel plant. Together with recently secured equity financing, this should ensure the continued implementation of the large-scale project in the city of Boden in northern Sweden. This […]

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]]> <![CDATA[US Steel is investing $1.9 billion in a DRI production plant in Arkansas]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/us-steel-is-investing-1-9-billion-in-a-dri-production-plant-in-arkansas/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:16:08 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123130 US Steel, an American steel producer, plans to build a $1.9 billion direct reduced iron (DRI) plant—the first of its kind in the United States. This was announced in a company statement. The facility, to be built at the Big River Steel Works in Osceola, Arkansas, will supply DRI to the company’s electric arc furnaces. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[A $107 million steel mill will be built in the Duqm zone in Oman]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/a-107-million-steel-mill-will-be-built-in-the-duqm-zone-in-oman/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:18:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123052 Oman continues to pursue a course of industrial diversification of its economy. The country’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz) has signed a package of investment agreements worth over 200 million Omani rials ($520 million), which includes projects in the steel, construction materials, electric vehicle batteries, and pharmaceutical sectors. This was […]

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]]> <![CDATA[JSW Steel and POSCO have announced a joint venture to build a steel plant in India]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/jsw-steel-and-posco-have-announced-a-joint-venture-to-build-a-steel-plant-in-india/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:02:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122730 The board of directors of India’s JSW Steel Limited has approved a joint venture with South Korea’s POSCO Group, according to Pragativadi. Under the agreement, the companies will build an integrated steel plant with an initial production capacity of 6 million metric tons per year in the state of Odisha, India. Saffron Resources Private Limited, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest continues to pursue its strategy for the development of Ukrainian enterprises despite the war]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-continues-to-pursue-its-strategy-for-the-development-of-ukrainian-enterprises-despite-the-war/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:54:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122600 Despite the challenges posed by the war, the Metinvest Group is continuing its strategy for the development of its Ukrainian enterprises by investing in the reliability and efficiency of production. This was stated by Gregory Mason, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, and the Environment of the company’s Supervisory Board. Mason, along […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Vale has ordered its first ethanol-powered ocean-going bulk carriers from Shandong Shipping]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/vale-has-ordered-its-first-ethanol-powered-ocean-going-bulk-carriers-from-shandong-shipping/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:47:25 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122494 Brazilian mining company Vale has signed a 25-year charter agreement with China’s Shandong Shipping Corporation for the construction of the world’s first two ocean-going ethanol-powered vessels. The new Guaibamax-class bulk carriers, each capable of carrying up to 325,000 tons of iron ore, are scheduled to be delivered to the customer starting in 2029, according to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India’s Fomento is investing $480 million in an iron ore project in Brazil]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-s-fomento-is-investing-480-million-in-an-iron-ore-project-in-brazil/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:43:44 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122284 Fomento do Brasil Mineração, a subsidiary of the Indian company Fomento Resources, plans to invest $480 million in the Ferro Potiguar iron ore project in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte in the north of the country. This was reported by BNamericas. In addition, the company is exploring the possibility of producing steel […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Interpipe has closed the deal to acquire the AMTP Roman plant in Romania]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/interpipe-has-closed-the-deal-to-acquire-the-amtp-roman-plant-in-romania/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:20:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122200 The Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe announced the closing of the deal to acquire the ArcelorMittal Tubular Products (AMTP) plant in Roman, Romania, effective March 31 of this year. As noted, all customary conditions have been met, including the receipt of necessary antitrust approvals and foreign direct investment permits from Ukrainian and Romanian government authorities. The […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Polish company Węglokoks is developing a new business transformation strategy]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/polish-company-weglokoks-is-developing-a-new-business-transformation-strategy/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:02:20 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122143 The Polish group of companies Węglokoks plans to invest over $2.3 billion by 2030 as part of a new strategy aimed at business transformation and revenue diversification. This was reported by the wnp portal. Węglokoks aims to no longer be associated exclusively with coal, planning to focus in the future on sectors such as steel, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[JSW Steel and Japan’s JFE Steel are finalizing the establishment of a joint venture]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/jsw-steel-and-japan-s-jfe-steel-are-finalizing-the-establishment-of-a-joint-venture/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:34:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122120 The Japanese steelmaker has already invested in the acquisition of a 25% stake. Indian steelmaker JSW Steel has completed the main stages of establishing a joint venture with Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation for the Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL) business. This was reported by Tube & Pipe India. JFE Steel has invested 78.75 billion […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ArcelorMittal plans to cut jobs in Luxembourg]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-plans-to-cut-jobs-in-luxembourg/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:13:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121773 Global steel producer ArcelorMittal plans to reduce its workforce in Luxembourg, according to Paperjam. Late last week, a new agreement titled “Lux2029” was signed between the government, the company, and the LCGB and OGBL labor unions — negotiations had been ongoing since October of last year. The agreement provides for a reduction in the workforce […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Salzgitter is investing €2 million in capacity for the defense industry]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/salzgitter-is-investing-e2-million-in-capacity-for-the-defense-industry/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:46:23 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121376 Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, is investing over €2 million in a new waterjet cutting system at its facility in Ilsenburg. This was announced in a press release. The project is primarily aimed at strengthening the company’s position in the growing defense sector, as well as expanding its capabilities in the production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Romania and Ukraine: cooperation based on logistics and investments]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/romania-and-ukraine-cooperation-based-on-logistics-and-investments/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:47 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=120782 In the context of the war, Romania has become the most important transit and logistics hub for Ukrainian exports and imports, especially at the beginning of the full-scale aggression. This country became a supplier of energy resources and other products that are important in the current conditions. Romania began to receive not only income from […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ArcelorMittal Poland prepares to restart DP No. 3 in Dąbrowa Górnicza]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-poland-prepares-to-restart-dp-no-3-in-dabrowa-gornicza/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:09:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120878 ArcelorMittal Poland has begun preparations to restart blast furnace No. 3 at its plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza. The unit was shut down in September 2025 due to difficult market conditions. The cost of the work is estimated at nearly PLN 60 million, according to a press release. As explained by the company’s president and CEO […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Liberty Galați: Romanian plant awaiting restart]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/liberty-galati-romanian-plant-awaiting-restart/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:30:22 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=120750 Against the backdrop of newly proposed EU safeguard measures on steel imports, the rollout of CBAM, and the upcoming Made in Europe plan set to be unveiled in March, European steel assets currently on the market are gaining renewed strategic significance for potential investors. Such assets are often heavily indebted and face operational challenges, frequently […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Voestalpine to upgrade hot rolling mill in Linz with Primetals]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/voestalpine-to-upgrade-hot-rolling-mill-in-linz-with-primetals/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:02:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120749 Voestalpine Stahl GmbH has selected Primetals Technologies to modernize the laminar cooling line at its 5 million ton per year hot rolling mill in Linz, Austria. The project is a continuation of the long-term cooperation between the companies and aims to maintain the manufacturer’s leading position in the European flat steel market, according to the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[BlueScope rejects new $11 billion takeover bid]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/bluescope-rejects-new-11-billion-takeover-bid/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120709 Australia’s BlueScope Steel has rejected a revised $11 billion takeover bid from SGH and Steel Dynamics, but remains open to better terms, Bloomberg reports. BlueScope said in a statement that bidders need to increase the value to shareholders if negotiations are to be taken seriously. The revised offer does not adequately address the company’s valuation […]

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