WHAT'S NEW

The world’s toughest and most versatile vehicle?
Our stories
18 September 2018

The world’s toughest and most versatile vehicle?

The Paramount Marauder is a mine-protected vehicle whose steel double-welded monocoque hull gives it immense versatility and protection.

worldsteel launches steel beverage can campaign
Campaigns
17 September 2018

worldsteel launches steel beverage can campaign

The campaign aims to increase consumer awareness of the benefits of steel beverage cans and to remind packaging producers that modern steel is an attractive alternative.

steelChallenge-13 is open
SteelblogLearning
07 September 2018

steelChallenge-13 is open

Scott Chubbs, Director steeluniversity, gives us insight into the regional distribution of the steelChallenge participants, both student and industry. Will you be taking part in this year's challenge?

How steel ‘nano’ needles are helping alter brain surgery
Our stories
04 September 2018

How steel ‘nano’ needles are helping alter brain surgery

MIT researchers have developed a stainless steel nano needle device that can administer drugs to specific brain regions measuring under one cubic millimetre.

July 2018 crude steel production
Press releasesStatistics
27 August 2018

July 2018 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 154.6 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to July 2017.

Circular economy: implications for the steel industry
SteelblogEconomics
24 August 2018

Circular economy: implications for the steel industry

worldsteel Economics and Statistics Director Dr Nae Hee Han discusses the implications of the implementation of circular economy principles on the steel industry and steel using sectors.

June 2018 crude steel production
Press releasesStatistics
26 July 2018

June 2018 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to worldsteel was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2018, a 5.8% increase compared to June 2017

Unique steel observation tower blends into Danish forest
Our stories
24 July 2018

Unique steel observation tower blends into Danish forest

A new observation tower of COR-TEN steel and locally-sourced timber blends in with the tree canopy and links to a treetop walk.

Map of China steel mills 2018 now available
PublicationStatistics
19 July 2018

Map of China steel mills 2018 now available

worldsteel has published the 2018 edition of its map of Chinese mainland steel plants. The map shows the geographical and economic landscape of the country’s steel industry at a glance.

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VIDEOS

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steelChallenge-12 final, Mumbai, India

An interview with Director General Edwin Basson

Steel Safety Day 2018

Steel makes our world a better place

Steel in the 21st Century

#lovesteel compilation

Publications

World Steel in Figures 2018
Publication31 May 2018

World Steel in Figures 2018

A global picture of the steel industry with key facts and statistics.

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Life Cycle Inventory methodology report
Report07 March 2018

Life Cycle Inventory methodology report

This LCI report outlines the different stages required to accurately calculate a steel product's environmental footprint.

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50 years of the World Steel Association
Publication19 October 2017

50 years of the World Steel Association

A look back on 50 years of the association, then and now, and what the future holds.

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Sustainable Steel 2017
Publication09 October 2017

Sustainable Steel 2017

Steel industry's performance on 8 sustainability indicators and the future.

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Steel Statistical Yearbook
Publication05 December 2017

Steel Statistical Yearbook

Cross-section of steel industry statistics from 2007 to 2016.

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Safety and Health Recognition
Publication24 October 2017

Safety and Health Recognition

Four excellent safety and health programmes recognised in 2017.

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Safety and Health Principles and Definitions
Publication24 October 2017

Safety and Health Principles and Definitions

Six safety and health principles for the steel industry

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Statistics
Statistics
Monthly production statistics for crude steel, direct reduced iron and blast furnace iron.
Image library
Image library
Steel never looked so good. Explore the steel industry through images and films.
Steelblog
Steelblog
Opinions and insights on the steel industry today and tomorrow.
Our stories
Our stories
Futuristic uses of steel in an array of applications.
votesteel.com
votesteel.com
A campaign highighting the many benefits of steel beverage cans compared to alternative packaging material.
Steel timeline
Steel timeline
Tracing steel's development from 2,000 BC to the innovations of today.