investment News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/investment/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:50:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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[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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]]> <![CDATA[Qarmet has commenced manganese ore mining at Zakhidny Karazhal]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/qarmet-has-commenced-manganese-ore-mining-at-zakhidny-karazhal/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:39:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120606 Kazakhstan’s mining and metallurgical company Qarmet announced the start of manganese ore production at the Zakhidny Karazhal deposit. At the Atasu mine, two underground tunnels moving towards each other were connected for the first time in 30 years. This event opened up the possibility of integrating a new horizon with a motor transport incline – […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Poland and Ukraine: how trade partnerships can be mutually beneficial]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/poland-and-ukraine-how-trade-partnerships-can-be-mutually-beneficial/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=120292 Trade between Ukraine and Poland is showing steady growth despite periodic disagreements. In 2025, Ukrainian exports to Poland increased by 7.5% to $5.1 billion, while imports from Poland increased by 15% to $8 billion. Poland has already reaped significant economic dividends from its partnership with Ukraine, and after the war, our country could become a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest completes overhaul of roasting machine at Northern Mining]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-completes-overhaul-of-roasting-machine-at-northern-mining/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:06:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120305 Metinvest Group’s Northern Mining and Processing Plant (Northern Mining) has completed a major overhaul of the LURGI 552 A roasting machine at its processing complex. UAH 14 million was allocated for the work, according to a press release. Despite the military and economic challenges, the combined mining and processing plant continues to modernize its equipment […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Chevron Fund invests $23.5 million in the construction of a ferroalloy plant in Kazakhstan]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/chevron-fund-invests-23-5-million-in-the-construction-of-a-ferroalloy-plant-in-kazakhstan/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:56:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120198 Chevron Direct Investment Fund (CDIF) is investing $23.5 million in the construction of a ferroalloy plant in Ekibastuz (Kazakhstan). This was reported by Inbusiness.kz The plant is a project of the Kazakh private company Mineral Product International (MPI). The plant is expected to produce about 80,000 tons of ferrosilicon (FeSi-75) per year, and the technology […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ArcelorMittal has launched a solar power plant at its plant in Bytom]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-has-launched-a-solar-power-plant-at-its-plant-in-bytom/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:14:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120036 Global steel producer ArcelorMittal continues to implement projects to improve energy efficiency and use renewable energy sources. The company’s plant in Bytom, Poland, has completed the construction of a 1 MW solar power plant, implemented by Quanta Energy. The installation consists of 1,692 photovoltaic modules and serves the needs of the plant, providing electricity to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ArcelorMittal confirms €1.3 billion investment in electric arc furnace in Dunkirk]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-confirms-e1-3-billion-investment-in-electric-arc-furnace-in-dunkirk/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:19:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119928 Global steelmaker ArcelorMittal has confirmed the construction of an electric arc furnace (EAF) at its steel site in Dunkirk, northern France. The €1.3 billion investment in the project is seen as a key step in the strategy to decarbonize steel production in Europe. This is stated in a press release. The launch of the new […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The UK National Wealth Fund has identified priority sectors for economic support]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-uk-national-wealth-fund-has-identified-priority-sectors-for-economic-support/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:07:39 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119457 The UK’s National Wealth Fund has announced that carbon capture, hydrogen, energy storage, and steel are among the 10 sectors it will focus on over the next five years to rebuild the country’s economy. This is according to the fund’s new strategic plan, published on January 28. The fund is to allocate £5.8 billion to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[China’s XinFeng Steel to build $10 billion industrial complex in Egypt]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/china-s-xinfeng-steel-to-build-10-billion-industrial-complex-in-egypt/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:53:19 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119403 Chinese company XinFeng Steel plans to invest $10 billion in the creation of an integrated industrial complex in Egypt focused on the production of automotive steel, servicing the energy and infrastructure sectors, and precision engineering. This was reported by Zawya. The project is considered one of the most anticipated industrial investments in the country’s steel […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ezz Steel to invest over $1 billion in production expansion over two years]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ezz-steel-to-invest-over-1-billion-in-production-expansion-over-two-years/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:50:12 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119329 Egyptian steel producer Ezz Steel plans to invest $1.16 billion in expanding its production capacity over the next two years, according to Billionaires Africa. The company intends to focus on domestic demand amid increasing global trade barriers. Company founder Ahmed Ezz noted on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos that exporters are […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Hyundai Steel plans to increase capital of US steel mill by $2.9 billion]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/hyundai-steel-plans-to-increase-capital-of-us-steel-mill-by-2-9-billion/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:32:58 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119295 South Korea’s Hyundai Steel said its affiliate Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana LLC plans to raise $2.9 billion in capital to invest in steel mill facilities in the US. This is stated in a regulatory filing submitted by the steelmaker, Reuters reports. Last year, Hyundai Steel and its parent company Hyundai Motor announced investments in the construction of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India’s JSW Steel increased steel production by 6% y/y in October-December]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-s-jsw-steel-increased-steel-production-by-6-y-y-in-october-december/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:30:51 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119215 Indian steelmaker JSW Steel increased its consolidated steel production by 6% year-on-year in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025/2026 (October-December 2025) to 7.48 million tons thanks to the expansion of the JVML-Vijayanagar project. This is stated in the company’s report. Compared to the previous quarter, this figure fell by 5%, which is explained by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[German investment in the US fell by almost half during Trump’s first year in office]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/german-investment-in-the-us-fell-by-almost-half-during-trump-s-first-year-in-office/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:18:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118931 German companies cut their investments in the US by about 45% in the first year of Donald Trump’s second term, citing uncertainty in trade. This is according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) based on data from the Bundesbank. From February to November last year, these investments amounted to around €10.2 billion […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Czech Nova Hut plans investments of up to CZK 150 million in 2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/czech-nova-hut-plans-investments-of-up-to-czk-150-million-in-2026/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:48:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118866 The Czech company Nova Hut, which has officially controlled the former Liberty Ostrava steelworks since October last year, plans to invest up to CZK 150 million in 2026. This is stated in the company’s report. According to Nova Hut’s production and technical director, Ivo Hmelik, they will focus on modernizing production, upgrading equipment, and using […]

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