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Photo – Czech Nova Hut plans investments of up to CZK 150 million in 2026
Czech Nova Hut plans investments of up to CZK 150 million in 2026

The key project is preparation for the construction of an EAF

Photo – Nova Hut explores possibilities for building an electric arc furnace at its plant in Ostrava
Nova Hut explores possibilities for building an electric arc furnace at its plant in Ostrava

The company plans to modernize the enterprise and transition to more environmentally friendly steel production

Photo – Liberty Ostrava is being transferred to a new owner under the name Nová Huť
Liberty Ostrava is being transferred to a new owner under the name Nová Huť

The company plans to invest and raise salaries, but at the same time is preparing for layoffs and changes in production

Photo – Czech consortium acquires Liberty Ostrava for $142 million
Czech consortium acquires Liberty Ostrava for $142 million

The consortium consists of SPV NH Ostrava and SPV NH Koksovna

Photo – Liberty Steel: from great promise to the fall of an empire
Liberty Steel: from great promise to the fall of an empire

The company has now restarted the blast furnace in Galati and is making a last-ditch effort to save its UK assets

Photo – Liberty Ostrava steel plant put up for sale
Liberty Ostrava steel plant put up for sale

The sale has been approved by the creditors' committee and the tender will be held in two stages

Photo – Liberty Ostrava resumes production at its hot strip mill
Liberty Ostrava resumes production at its hot strip mill

The production of flat products is financed by Vútkovice Machinery Tradé through a tolling scheme

Photo – Liberty Ostrava resumes production of some items
Liberty Ostrava resumes production of some items

Currently, the company works according to the tolling scheme

Photo – Sale of Liberty Ostrava attracted mostly Czech companies – S&P Global
Sale of Liberty Ostrava attracted mostly Czech companies – S&P Global

In May, according to sources, representatives of the Indian Jindal Steel visited the steel plant

Photo – Liberty Steel plans to sell steel plant in Ostrava – Argus
Liberty Steel plans to sell steel plant in Ostrava – Argus

The company is withdrawing the restructuring plan, as its execution is hindered by the weak steel market in Europe and other factors

Photo – Liberty Ostrava expects to launch blast furnace on June 1
Liberty Ostrava expects to launch blast furnace on June 1

The unit will resume operation this year if an agreement is reached with Tameh, or on January 1, 2025, if no agreement is reached.

Photo – Liberty Ostrava considers acquisition of energy supplier Tameh Czech
Liberty Ostrava considers acquisition of energy supplier Tameh Czech

The Czech steelmaker is also considering an alternative to start blast furnace №3

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