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Stegra has secured in-principle commitments for EUR 1.4 bln (USD 1.65 bln) in new financing to complete construction of its green steel plant in Boden, Sweden. The funding round is led by Wallenberg Investments, which…
SSAB has temporarily suspended construction work at its new steel mill site in Lulea after around 20 subcontractor employees reported illness-like symptoms, the company said. Some of the affected workers sought medical…
SSAB has signed a binding offtake agreement with Greenland Resources to secure long-term supply of low-carbon ferromolybdenum. Under the agreement, SSAB will source ferromolybdenum extracted in Greenland and refined in…
Swedish steel producer SSAB has introduced Hardox HiAce, a wear-resistant steel designed for applications exposed to both abrasion and corrosive environments, the company said. The new grade is engineered to address…
SSAB and JTK Power have jointly developed the world's first marine engine silencer made from low-emission SSAB Zero steel, marking a milestone in decarbonizing marine industry components. SSAB supplied around four tons…
SSAB's investment in a new electric arc steel plant in Lulea has been designated a strategic net-zero project under the EU's Net-Zero Industry Act, highlighting its importance for Europe's industrial competitiveness and…
SSAB has signed a letter of intent with Rheinmetall for the supply of fossil-free steel, marking the first time a defence equipment manufacturer has committed to using decarbonized steel in production. The cooperation…
Stegra has signed a letter of intent with Galmed Steel under which Galmed will galvanize green steel produced at Stegra's Boden plant to serve parts of Stegra's automotive customer base. Galmed Steel, based in Sagunto…
SSAB Europe has commissioned PSI Software SE to implement PSImetals as a core element of its Green Steel transformation, supporting the digitalization and automation of its planned mini-mill in Lulea, Sweden. The…
Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe has signed a multi-year agreement with Stegra for the supply of steel from Stegra's new plant in Boden, with first deliveries expected to begin in 2027. The total contracted…
Grangex AB has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with Anglo American, supporting Grangex's plans to restart operations at the Sydvaranger iron ore mine in Kirkenes, northern Norway. Under its strategy…
SSAB has introduced its Strenx Certified Fabricator network in the Netherlands, an initiative aimed at recognizing and promoting excellence in high-strength steel fabrication. As part of the launch, the company has…
Stegra has been awarded about EUR 37 mln (USD 43 mln) from the Swedish Energy Agency under the Industrial Leap programme to support the establishment of its fully integrated near-zero-emission steel facility in Boden…
Sweden's Land and Environment Court of Appeal has upheld SSAB's permit to build and operate a new electric arc furnace (EAF) steel plant in Lulea, confirming the approval originally granted in December 2024. The new…
SSAB has entered a new partnership with EAB to supply fossil-free steel, including SSAB Zero, for use across EAB's core business segments, warehouse fittings, doors, and steel buildings. EAB has already incorporated…
SSAB AB has successfully issued its first green bonds under its EUR 2 bln (USD 2.31 bln) EMTN (Euro Medium-Term Notes) programme, dated June 25, 2025. The offering included two five-year senior unsecured bonds totaling…
SSAB has signed an agreement with Vattenfall to supply 120 tons of fossil-free steel for what will become the world's first and largest dam gate made with near-zero carbon emissions from the ironmaking process. The…
SSAB has awarded ABB a major contract to supply the main electrical infrastructure for its upcoming fossil-free mini-mill in Lulea, Sweden, marking a key milestone in SSAB's transition toward carbon-neutral steel…
LKAB and Hitachi Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a long-term collaboration to support LKAB's electrification and shift toward fossil-free production. As an initial step, Hitachi Energy will…
Stegra has launched a new financing round to support the construction of its large-scale green steel plant in Boden, Sweden. The company said initial commitments from existing equity investors have been secured, with…
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