Ethan Bernard is a reporter and editor for Steel Market Update. He specializes in manufacturing, materials and chemicals, and finance, with a focus on commodities markets and commodity trading. His work has been featured in Steel Market Update and FANNIN COUNTY COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC.
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By: Ethan Bernard, Stephen Miller
The spread between domestic hot-rolled coil and prime scrap prices widened again in August, a trend that started nearly a year ago. This is the widest spread since January 2022.
By: Ethan Bernard
The US Commerce Department is seeking additional comments on 14 derivative items for possible Section 232 duties.
The price spread between hot-rolled (HR) and galvanized coil has widened over the last month.
Nucor said on Monday, Aug. 17, that its consumer spot price (CSP) for hot-rolled (HR) coil will be $1,170 per short ton (st) for the week, a $10/st increase from a week earlier.
By: Ethan Bernard
Canadian union Unifor has flagged that automaker Stellantis is considering closing and selling its Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario.
More than 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton, Ontario, went on strike last week following the rejection of a contract offer, according to a report by CBC News on Aug. 13.
By: Ethan Bernard
Cleveland-Cliffs said the US Department of Energy (DOE) has established a framework for Cliffs to finalize negotiations and implementation plans for a major investment at its Middletown Works in Ohio. The framework rescopes the previously awarded $500 million DOE grant.
The United Steelworkers (USW) union said on Friday that negotiations continue with Cleveland-Cliffs at both local and master bargaining tables.
The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) has voiced its concern over the latest US tariffs on the country and the lack of a trade deal.
NEMO Industries has been busy since announcing its Louisiana pig iron project last year. The company made further strides earlier this month toward bringing its planned direct-reduced iron (DRI) plant to fruition, naming Italian firm Tenova
