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Photo – ArcelorMittal signed a contract to build a new EAF in Spain
ArcelorMittal signed a contract to build a new EAF in Spain

Construction work at the Gijón plant will begin in early 2024, led by the engineering company Sarralle

Photo – Spain increased steel production by 5.1% y/y in October
Spain increased steel production by 5.1% y/y in October

In January-October, Spanish steelmakers reduced steel production by 4.6% y/y

Photo – Unesid noted violations in the import of steel products for green energy
Unesid noted violations in the import of steel products for green energy

Incorrect declaration damages the economy and the local market

Photo – Spanish steelmakers increased scrap consumption by 50% y/y in August
Spanish steelmakers increased scrap consumption by 50% y/y in August

In January-August, the consumption of scrap increased by 3.8% y/y

Photo – Spanish steelmakers are calling for the creation of an administration to manage CBAM
Spanish steelmakers are calling for the creation of an administration to manage CBAM

The industry is asking to speed up the process to regulate issues related to this mechanism

Photo – Spain increased steel production by 35.3% m/m in September
Spain increased steel production by 35.3% m/m in September

In January-September, Spanish steelmakers reduced steel production by 5.7% y/y

Photo – ArcelorMittal continues the program of temporary layoffs in Spain
ArcelorMittal continues the program of temporary layoffs in Spain

The trade unions agreed with the company to extend the temporary employment regulation scheme for three months

Photo – Spain cut scrap consumption to a six-month low in July
Spain cut scrap consumption to a six-month low in July

During the month, Spanish steelmakers consumed 587,000 tons of scrap

Photo – Spain reduced steel production by 12.2% m/m in August
Spain reduced steel production by 12.2% m/m in August

In January-August, Spanish steelmakers reduced steel production by 7.1% y/y

Photo – ArcelorMittal is considering extending the temporary employment scheme in Spain
ArcelorMittal is considering extending the temporary employment scheme in Spain

The deterioration of prospects in the steel market prompted the company to start negotiations with the trade unions

Photo – Spain reduced steel production by 9.3% y/y in January-July
Spain reduced steel production by 9.3% y/y in January-July

In July, Spanish metallurgists reduced their steel output by 4.3% m/m and 4.1% y/y

Photo – Spain reduced steel production by 10% y/y in January-June
Spain reduced steel production by 10% y/y in January-June

In June, Spanish steelmakers reduced steel output by 10% m/m and 6.8% y/y

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