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Integrated mills, mini-mills, and iron ore markets.
The $1.7 billion Kentucky plate mill reached nameplate output of 1.2 million tons in the first quarter, positioning Nucor to serve wind-tower and defense demand on the East Coast.
The Osceola, Arkansas complex fires up its newest EAF this week, pushing US Steel's flat-rolled capacity north of 9 million tons and advancing the company's decarbonization targets.
Iron ore pellet shipments climbed 9% year over year in the first quarter, with Cliffs citing restarts at integrated mills in the Great Lakes region and healthy automotive orders.
The renewed framework continues melt-and-pour requirements for Mexican steel exports and tightens language around transshipment from third countries.
The four-year agreement covers roughly 4,800 production and maintenance workers and includes a $5,000 signing bonus along with improved retiree health terms.