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Tag: Steel

Steelmakers struggle to expand recycling rates - 13 October 2011 - News

European steelmakers warn they have reached the limits of how much recycled metal can feed their mills as competition for scrap is driving exports to emerging Asian economies. EurActiv reports from ArcelorMittal's factory in Ghent, Belgium.

Steelmakers sue EU over carbon market rules - 22 July 2011 - News

European steelmakers said they started legal action on Thursday (21 July) to overturn the way the sector has been included in the European Union's carbon market.

EU scrap metal law aims to boost trade, recycling - 06 April 2011 - News

In a drive to boost recycling markets, the European Union has adopted quality criteria for iron, steel and aluminium scrap, with similar rules in the pipeline for other materials such as copper, paper, glass and compost.

EU steels itself for carbon rules challenge - 05 April 2011 - News

A legal challenge to draft EU rules for including steel plants in Europe's carbon emissions market is being planned by industry body Eurofer.

Industry groups urge EU to act on rising iron ore prices - 01 April 2010 - News

European industry bodies have called on the EU to fight excessive iron ore prices and prevent unfair competition, saying the current situation could hamper economic recovery and harm the competitiveness of manufacturing in Europe.

EU court dismisses Arcelor challenge against ETS - 03 March 2010 - News

The EU's General Court yesterday (2 March) ruled against steel company Arcelor's attempt to challenge the rules governing the EU's emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) and associated claim for damages.

US steelmakers want EU-style derogations from climate rules - 27 March 2009 - News

As US lawmakers prepare to draft the country's emerging climate policy, fears have been expressed by steelmakers and other energy-intensive industries about competitive disadvantage, echoing a debate that has been raging in Europe since the adoption of the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS).

Commission to probe cheap China steel imports - 04 February 2008 - News

The Commission has launched an investigation into imports of steel from China, South Korea and Taiwan, which European steelmakers have complained are being dumped on the market at below cost price, putting thousands of jobs at stake.

EU steelmakers demand tariffs on China imports - 30 October 2007 - News

Europe's anti-dumping policy looks set to be put to the test again as European steelmakers up the pressure on the Commission to impose punitive duties on imports from China, South Korea and Taiwan, which they say are being dumped on the market at below cost price. But importers warned such duties could affect some seven million metalworkers and mechanical engineers in Europe who rely on cheap imports to remain competitive.

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