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ArcelorMittal Duisburg steel plant closures
Overview
ArcelorMittal has announced plans to cease primary steel production at its Duisburg site in Germany by October 2027. The decision involves closing the steelworks, the continuous casting plant, and the bloom rolling mill, which is expected to impact approximately 550 employees.
The company cited economic unviability following reviews of various supply scenarios, noting an inability to secure profitable new sources of pig iron or convert production to an electric arc furnace. A primary driver for the shutdown is the expiration of a long-standing supply contract with Thyssenkrupp Steel, which has provided liquid pig iron to the plant since 1997. ArcelorMittal previously ended this contract due to rising CO2 costs.
While primary production will end, the wire rod mill is expected to remain operational by sourcing semi-finished products from external suppliers or other ArcelorMittal locations. The company’s withdrawal highlights broader challenges regarding the profitability of industrial production in Germany and the transition to green steel production.
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8 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArcelorMittal to end primary steel production in DuisburgArcelorMittal will end primary steel production at its Duisburg site by October 2027, a move expected to impact approximately 550 employees.
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12 days ago
[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesArcelorMittal plans Duisburg steel plant closures and 550 job cutsArcelorMittal plans to end primary steel production at its Duisburg plant, potentially cutting 550 jobs due to economic unviability and the end of a major pig iron supply contract.
Sources
bild.de · de.rt.com · eurometal.net · finanznachrichten.de · it-boltwise.de · kapitalmarktexperten.de · tichyseinblick.de · wnp.pl · www1.wdr.de